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Most people are familiar with Teak wood, it’s been well known to last outdoors without many of the common issues of softwoods. Since Teak is so well known for it’s exterior durability it has been widely used for outdoor furniture and boat building. This has driven up the demand for Teak which then increases the …
Ipe is an incredible wood, especially for decking. One of the benefits we often mention is the low maintenance requirement. Once it’s installed, you barely have to touch an ipe deck! Virtually the only thing you have to do is oil it every year or so to preserve that rich brown color. Of course, people …
Building an outdoor kitchen is a major investment. You want to make sure you are using materials that are going to hold up to the outdoor environment as well as the abuse of kitchen wear and tear. You are probably looking at spending thousands of dollars on top of the line stainless steel appliances for …
If you’re building an outdoor table you want to build something that will last for many years to come without degrading and tons of maintenance. Not all woods are created equal. Some woods when used outdoors and exposed to harsh weather and UV rays will degrade quickly. This leads to splinters, rot and decay and …
A quality American made above ground pool can last 10 – 20 years if not more depending on the conditions. Make sure your deck will last just as long without all the common issues associated with some decking materials. In this article we’ll discuss all your decking options for your above ground pool and highlight …
If you are searching for the cost of Ipe decking you have come to the right place. For nearly 30 years we have been transparent about publishing all prices and all costs associated with ordering Ipe decking directly on our website. You can find the most up to date pricing here: Ipe decking prices Looking …
Resorts such as The Ritz Carlton often call us looking for the best wood for their exterior living spaces. For resorts like this our first recommendation is Ipe wood decking and that what they decided to use. The resort did have pressure treated pine and found that was not holding up in the harsh Florida …