Massaranduba vs. Redwood: What Is the Best Choice for Your Deck?

If you are interested in California Redwood for your deck building project, then I bet that you think it has a striking red color. Well, the truth with Redwood is that this softwood actually requires staining if you want that color. With Massaranduba, you will get a natural red to reddish brown hue. You can …

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Deck Restoration Products – Saving Grace, or Lipstick on a Pig?

If your car looked like this, would you just paint it or purchase a new one?
If your car looked like this, would you just paint it or purchase a new one?

Every so often new decking products come on the market. These products always claim to be the “perfect solution,” and the last item you’ll ever need. While some products really do live up the hype, there are still plenty that fall short of their claims.

Over the years there has been an increasing number of homeowners using deck coating products to salvage their rickety old pressure treated decks.  Here’s some interesting things to consider before you decide to paint your deck with these new coating products.

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It’s Decktober! Save Now on Deck Tiles, Ipe & Cumaru

In the spirit of Fall, we’ve dropped the prices on some of our most popular decking products: 24×24 Advantage Ipe Deck Tiles (Smooth) 20×20 Advantage Ipe Deck Tiles (Smooth) 20×20 Advantage Ipe Deck Tiles (Anti-Slip) 1×6 Plus® Advantage Ipe* 5/4×6 Advantage Ipe* 1×6 Plus® Advantage Cumaru* 5/4×6 Advantage Cumaru* So, if you’ve been looking for …

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Resurface Your Porch or Patio with Tigerwood Deck Tiles

If you’re looking at what deck tiles options are available, you’ve probably run into 12×12 plastic tiles sold all across the web. While these tiles makes themselves appear to be a good bargain, (especially if you’re on a tight budget) you don’t have to settle for them. Let’s face it; the cookie cutter look of …

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The 7 Deadly Sins of Deck Building: Sin #2 – Wrath

You’ve had it! Your deck is an eyesore. Boards are cracking and splitting, there’s some green stuff that has overtaken a board over in the corner, and screws and have rusted their way through the railing. You’re so angry you could go out in your backyard and just start hammering your way through this monstrosity. …

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Deck Safety Tips: Grills & Fire Pits

Before you entertain guests at your next deck party, educating yourself on the importance of fire safety is critical. Did you know that, according to the United State Fire Administration (USFA), in 2012, there were an estimated 5,700 grill fires on residential properties? Knowing how to set your deck up for safety can avoid a …

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