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Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by Hurricane Sandy. We’ve already received emails and phone calls from customers regarding what to do with their damaged decks. Our advice is to seek the professional opinion of a licensed inspector or contractor in your area. They will inform you of exactly what repairs needs …
With Hurricane Sandy bearing down on the Northeastern US, here are some critical things you must do to prepare your deck: Bring in all planters and any loose items – Any loose item left on or even under your deck will turn into a missile in the midst of hurricane force winds. You might be …
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 …
During our visit to Baltimore for the 2012 DeckExpo, some of our employees visited the historic USS Constellation. While they were learning about the history of this vessel and its role in United States history, they also noticed that the interior walkways of the ship were made of Ipe. Inside this historic ship which had …
Lumber companies have gained a bad reputation over the years. Many people believe that since hardwood decking products originate from the Rainforest that today’s lumber companies do more harm than good. If you spend the time to read up on recent reports from organizations such as the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, …
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 …