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What Happens if you Build a Deck Over a Concrete Porch?

September 1, 2023 by Advantage Lumber

Building a deck over a concrete porch or patio can be a great way to enhance the usability and aesthetics of your outdoor space. Here are some considerations, steps, and potential issues to keep in mind: 1. Advantages: 2. Considerations: 3. Steps to Build: 4. Potential Issues: 5. Alternatives: If you’re concerned about potential issues …

How To Build a Deck Over Concrete

July 6, 2023 by Advantage Lumber

Building a deck over a concrete patio strikes many as a great way to revitalize their backyard. Cover up that old, dirty, cracked concrete slab with the rich, natural beauty of wood; a perfect solution! And it can be…but the reality is that installing a deck over concrete is usually a bad idea. Deck Problems …

Before and After Concrete Slab Patio Makeover

August 23, 2022 by theipeguy

If you are looking for before and after ideas for concrete slab patio makeovers, you’ll love our quick deck tile system. Hardwood deck tiles are a quick snap together tile system you can float over an existing concrete slab patio. This system allows for a quick concrete patio makeover in just a few hours. Our …

Easy Fix For Porch Leaking Into Basement

August 29, 2022July 18, 2018 by theipeguy

Years ago, many homes in the Northeast had front porches built directly over the basement foundation. The only thing holding back the cold snowy weather and the rain was 1 inch thick tongue and groove pressure treated porch decking that was painted to seal it from the elements and keep the water out. This is …

Introducing Deck Tile Edge Trim!

April 16, 2015 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

We’re always listening to our customers, and over the past few months we’ve responded to your feedback by developing a deck tile edge trim system. These edge trim pieces are made from the same hardwood (Ipe, Tigerwood, and Cumaru) as our deck tiles, boasting the same life span and termite resistance.