Advances in all-weather materials and furnishings have extended the usefulness and enjoyment of our Outdoor Living Spaces, but while these comforts have become the norm, the backyard lifestyle continues to evolve, as homeowners look for new ...
These sticker marks are normal and can be removed by light sanding, or by weathering over time. Kiln Dried decking is packaged for export dense packed and as such will not be subject to sticker marks. It is important to note that ipe as a wo...
Whether you believe climate change is real or not, our planet is warming up and 2017 saw a record number of wildfires ravage the West Coast of North America. The effects on humans, wildlife and fauna were of course far more serious than our ...
However, unlike rot-resistant Cedar or dense and durable Hardwoods like Ipe (which require end sealing for different reasons – more on that here), the substrate lumber used for Pressure Treating is not naturally resistant to rot and decay....
Make sure the new colour you choose compliments your home’s existing colour scheme. For example, if your house is white then you have free reign to get creative and go for pretty much anything you fancy. Whereas a grey home works really we...
Spring is here and for most of us that means more time outdoors, including at home on our decks & patios. These spaces are feeling more like additions to the home rather than just being “outside”. 2019 deck design is all about blurring ...
Yellow Cedar provides a safer solution than Pressure Treated lumber. Treated Lumber leaches chemicals into the soil and, let’s be honest, doesn’t always look great. Importantly, Yellow Cedar is naturally durable and chemical free. The...
Timber harvesting practices in the tropical rainforest are generally misunderstood. Many people think that exotic hardwood decking or flooring is sourced illegally or unethically and destroys the Amazon or Asian rainforests. While certain lo...
Traditionally, clients and builders used hardwood materials to build decks. This is because it was more durable, termite-resistant, and withstood the weather changes better than softwood did. That being said, hardwood still required a lot of...
I-Joists are more versatile than open web floor trusses, and more uniform and dimensionally stable than lumber. They can be trimmed on-site, and long lengths allow ceilings and floors to be designed with fewer pieces, saving installation tim...