Deck building tips and tricks. Discussion about wood and much more!
Advantage Deck Tiles™ are the easiest way to enhance to look of any outdoor space. They are ideal for both renters and homeowners who are looking for a fast and easy way to renovate their apartments or home. Many of our customers say that installing their new tiles took them less than a day. Another …
You’ve found the perfect plan and location for your new deck. There is only one small issue: a huge tree is blocking the space where you desire the installation to be. All might seem lost, but don’t worry, you do have options. You can move the tree, although this might appear to be absurd. Finding …
Is your old concrete patio becoming an eyesore? Or, do you have to renovate that old rooftop deck that’s been begging for some attention? If you’ve been waiting for a lighter colored, more dynamic alternative to our Ipe Deck Tiles, then you’ll be happy to learn that we’ve added two new options! We now offer …
Back-priming is the process of applying a coat of primer to wood, or siding, to prevent moisture from entering the material. Now, why don’t we just do that instead of going the long way around this? Priming does not completely protect the materials from moisture, but it is extremely important that if you oil the …
How is airspace created between rainscreen siding and the housewrap? By using furring strips. Furring is a process that has been around since the 16th century. Originating in England, it was developed to solve the problem of ships that were too narrow. They would lay another plank on top of the previous plank to expand …
Hardware is the most essential element to your Advantage Rainscreen Siding™ project, or any project for that matter. If you don’t know what is holding your home together, how will you know if it’s reliable? It might be tough to distinguish the good from the bad, when all of these companies have conflicting information. But …
Building a deck is something you’ve always wanted to do, but you’re a little uneasy about how it can effect insurance or property taxes. Some companies consider an attached deck as an addition to the total square footage of your home and can increase rates or taxes. Don’t feel as if all is lost, there …