#TimberTips Can Composite Decking Be Used as Cladding? Have you ever wondered if you can use composite deck boards as siding for your next project? Ben Roberts discusses a new composite cladding system by Fiberon this week on TimberTips! Composite decking products have come a long way…more
Does Ipe Come in Different Grades?
#TimberTips Does Ipe Come in Different Grades? Did you know Ipe comes in different grades? We explore the different grades of Ipe on this episode of TimberTips. Ipe is known as the pinnacle of hardwood decking materials, but not all Ipe is created equal. Perhaps you have…more

Horseshoe Bay Resort Pool
Featured Project Horseshoe Bay Resort Pool Project Horseshoe Bay Resort Pool Location Austin, TX Architects Three Living Architecture and Design Talley Associates Products Cedar Ipe With 72 holes of award-winning golf courses, a marina, day spa, 400 hotel rooms/rentals and much more, the AAA four diamond Horseshoe Bay…more

Best of Siding & Soffits at the 2019 Builders Show
#TimberTips Best of Siding & Soffits at the 2019 Builders Show The 2019 International Builders Show drew the largest crowd and most exhibitors in a decade. Although I couldn’t stop by every one of the 1500 booths, here are some of my favorite products in the Siding, Soffit…more

Best of Decking & Railing at the 2019 Builders Show
#TimberTips Best of Decking & Railing at the 2019 Builders Show The 2019 International Builders Show drew the largest crowd and most exhibitors in a decade. Although I couldn’t stop by every one of the 1500 booths, here are some of my favorite products in the Siding, Soffit…more

Social Grilling: The Next Big Thing from the 2019 Builders Show
#TimberTips Social Grilling: The Next Big Thing from the 2019 Builders Show We had to stop by the ibbq booth at this years International Builders Show, they have coined the term “Social Grilling” to represent their gorgeous outdoor tables with a built-in grill so everyone is taking part…more

Steel Framing that Works Like Wood: Fortress Building Products from IBS 2019
#TimberTips Steel Framing that Works Like Wood: Fortress Building Products from IBS 2019 I had the pleasure of talking with Matt Sherstad, CEO at Fortress Building Products, about new products from OZCO, Fortress Railing, Fortress Evolution Steel Framing, and Fortress Deck. Be sure to subscribe to the…more