Deck building tips and tricks. Discussion about wood and much more!
There are many wood choices to build a new deck with and some will last longer than others and offer less maintenance. When it comes to a deck built with wood most homeowners think of pressure treated pine. It’s the most cost effective wood option and is readily available in most local building supply stores. …
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The following tips we’ve had to compile and share with our readers and potential customers because we unfortunately receive phone calls from people saying I placed my order with “X” and this is what happened… Think Twice Before Ordering From a Drop-shipper! Here’s Why: 1. Cheapest Price = Cheaper Grade Wood Drop-shippers sometimes offer slightly lower …
In 2021 as homeowners are still reluctant to travel many are in search of the best decking to build their own backyard oasis. Most homeowners are familiar with the usual decking materials such as pressure treated pine decking, cedar and composite products. The demand for some of these products has increased greatly due to many …
Most utility trailers with a wood deck come with pressure treated pine because its the cheapest option The problem with pressure treated pine on a trailer deck is after several years the deck will show signs of wear and tear as well as rot and decay. You can maintain the topside of the trailer deck …
Ipe wood does not need to be sealed like traditional softwoods such as redwood, pine and cedar. These softwoods have an open grain structure that allows water to penetrate deep into the wood cells like a sponge. As a result softwoods need a waterproofing sealer that forms a top coat to keep water from penetrating …
If you have an old concrete porch that looks dingy and unappealing you are probably considering building a new deck over the top of your old concrete porch. There’s a few considerations you need to think about before attempting to take on this project. First make sure your concrete porch is structurally sound Some old …