#TimberTips Can Softwoods be as durable as Hardwoods? Generally speaking, Softwoods and Hardwoods are classified based on the density of the wood species and the growth of the tree. Slower growth equals a denser species making it a hardwood. But, there are some products in the market that…more
Decatur Front Porch
Featured Project Decatur Front Porch Project Decatur Front Porch Location Atlanta, GA Builder Outdoor Makeovers Products Azek Ipe Fortress This older home outside of Atlanta, GA recently received a facelift in the fashion of a new front porch. The homeowners contacted Outdoor Makeovers to renovate the front of…more

Ledge Mountain Pool Deck
Featured Project Ledge Mountain Pool Deck Project Ledge Mountain Pool Deck Location Austin, TX Builder Centex Decks Products Kebony Clear RAP Once these homeowners purchased this West Austin home, they knew they had to go to work renovating from the inside out. The house had been on the…more

3 Ipe Hardwood Alternatives
#TimberTips 3 Ipe Hardwood Alternatives What Brazilian Hardwood should you use if you don’t want Ipe? Ipe has long been the gold standard in Hardwood Decking and siding, which is why there are many other species that are peddled as “Ipe Alternatives”. We discussed Massaranduba, which we…more

3 Things You Didn’t Know About Ipe
#TimberTips 3 Things You Didn’t Know About Ipe Can I tell you something new about the Brazilian Hardwood Ipe? It’s a dense topic this week on TimberTips! If you’ve built or are looking to build a hardwood deck, then you have most likely looked into Ipe. It’s…more

From Chicken Coop to Modern Home: The Marietta Ipe House
#TimberTips From Chicken Coop to Modern Home: The Marietta Ipe House With homeowners Matt and Terri’s children away at school, they were looking to relocate from their current home 10 miles North to somewhere within walking distance of Marrietta Square. They eventually found their current lot which…more

Roswell River Walk
Featured Project Roswell Riverwalk Project Roswell River Walk Location Roswell, GA Builder ICAN Inc. Products Fiberon Southern Yellow Pine Stretching from Wileo Park to Azalea Dr. in Roswell, GA, this was the fifth and final phase of the 7 mile trail system along the Chattahoochee River. Integrated Construction…more