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Ground-level decks are a popular option when designing backyard landscapes. But if you don’t take certain precautions, your dream outdoor living space can quickly become a maintenance nightmare. To ensure you get the most out of your ground-level deck, here are several things to keep in mind during the planning stage. 1. Ground-Level Decks Lack …
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 …
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 …
Building a deck in a climate that sees extreme weather such as extreme heat, extreme cold, hurricanes, lots of rain, ice and snow requires some extra planning to ensure your deck will last and resist unwanted movement such as warping, cupping, bowing and twisting. Dry Climates In dry climates like Arizona, wood decking materials will …
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 …