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Can you paint ipe wood? It’s a common question, and the experts will always tell you the same two things: No Why would you want to? Those can be frustrating answers. Maybe you want to use ipe for its strength, but you aren’t fond of its color. Or maybe you inherited a finished project from …
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 …
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Are you looking for the best wood for a new horizontal fence? Certain woods will require more maintenance than others and can be susceptible to rot, decay and insect attack. The woods that are commonly prone to those issues are softwoods such as pressure treated pine, cedar and even redwood. There are certain hardwood species …
A silt fence is a temporary sediment (loose soil) control fence used primarily on construction sites to protect the water quality in nearby bodies of water such as lakes, rivers, streams, ponds and oceans. They are most commonly constructed of a geotextile fabric with embedded wood stakes spaced every couple feet. The wood stakes are …
Architectural projects around the world have embraced modern design in recent years. This style favors minimalism and rejects ornamentation, resulting in a look that is both pleasing to the eye and easy to implement—an important consideration in regions experiencing skilled labor shortages. Ipe Decking with Garapa Border and Stainless Steel Cable Railing Designers of this …