Restoring Your Gray Deck, The Right Way

Gray Ipe Dock

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 …

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Looking to Build a Deck over a Concrete Patio? Read This First!

Ipe Hardwood Deck Tiles

Our Ipe, Cumaru, and Tigerwood decking are among the most sought after materials to use in a variety of outdoor applications. One specific application that’s asked about often are installations over concrete pads. This situation is common in many pool, patio and porch designs.  The concrete gets cracked, stained and pitted and the owners want to …

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Outdoor Renovation: Deck vs Covered Porch

If you’re like most home owners, you’re looking to invest in creating a small outdoor oasis for your friends and family this summer. With the multitude of options for your backyard, how do you know what’s right for you? Two options that many homeowners consider are decks and porches.

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The Case for Solid Wood Products

Wood. The mere mention of the word draws up images of sawdust, lumberjacks, and carpenters creating art from something as simple as a log. Its value has always been known, and throughout centuries it’s been a prized material for fuel, construction, and art. With the advent of modern technology, however, wood use has declined in the American home.

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Is building a deck with short lengths worth it?

Cumaru Decking

Short lengths or long lengths? This question has been debated as long as decks have been around, and with good reason. Both types of decking have their merits and faults, but while long length decking has enjoyed mainstream acceptance, short length decking has a lack of advocates.

Why should you choose to opt for short length decking?

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