To answer the question, we have to understand the other popular products and what they bring to the table. For decades, the most popular materials for building decks were pressure treated wood, redwood, or cedar. Recently, composite decking came into the field with mixed results among home owners.
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7 Ways To Enhance Your Backyard Experience
Move away from drab and empty designs. Incorporate features like the ones below to create an enjoyable backyard experience.
What is the Best Finish for Hardwood Decking? Find Out Here!
We get this question a lot, and I’m sure it’s one that’s crossed your mind when thinking about anew hardwood deck. It’s simple for us to tell you “product x” and end the conversation, but there many reasons why you can’t just apply paint or stain to hardwood decking.
The 3 Types of Deck Lighting You Need
During the design phase of a deck you can become lost in a sea of accessories, styles, and furniture. A quick image search for “decks” results in hundreds of thousands of ideas for adornments. It can become a headache. Before you think about adding these amenities to your deck, consider outdoor lights. Deck lighting provides safety by illumining stairs, posts, and other trip hazards.
Deck Railing Ideas? These Are The Top 3 Designs
Railings are an important part of your deck’s design. They provide a safety barrier against people falling and injuring themselves. The word “railings” is used to describe an entire system that’s comprised of rail caps (most commonly a hand rail), posts, balusters/panels/cables, and sometimes a bottom rail.
In this article, we will be discussing the advantages and disadvantages of 3 different kinds of materials that fill in the gap between posts: Balusters, Cables, and Panels
Did You End Seal Your Entire Deck?
Something terribly wrong happened during the decking installation. Your deck looks shiny and is almost too slippery to walk on. Yes, end sealer was used instead of Ipe Oil.
We’ve actually seen this happen before. I’m going to help you resolve the issue so you can enjoy your deck the way it should.
This is not going to be an easy process, but your deck can be saved! Here’s what you need to do if you spilled end sealer onto your deck:
Restoring Your Gray Deck, The Right Way
Have you ever passed by a store and noticed the color on a poster wasn’t quite right? Or perhaps the color of your car has lost its shine after a few years. What you see are the effect of the sun’s ultra-violet rays. The same ultra-violet rays that cause car paint and posters to fade also …