#TimberTips Steel Deck Framing! On this weeks Episode of TimberTips we take a look at Trex Elevations, a steel deck framing system. These durable triple-coated steel beams, joists and tracks create the strongest, straightest and, yes, greenest structures down below. Be sure to subscribe to the TimberTown YouTube Channeland…more
Trex Elevations
Versatile Cedar Siding
Cedar siding, for decades, has been thought of exclusively in terms of exterior applications. A new era of design has challenged those long-held ideas. Wood siding has become an integral part of today’s interior design in every application from accent walls to large modern spaces. Cedar siding especially,…more
Don’t Frame A Deck Without Considering These 3 Things
#TimberTips Don’t Frame Your Deck Without Considering These 3 Things How much joist spacing do you need between your deck framing? One major reason your deck could fail sooner than expected is due to poor framing. Having a solid frame is key to an even decking surface that doesn’t…more
Cedar Grades
#TimberTips Cedar Grades: Whats the Difference? How can you figure out what grade of cedar you need for your project? Lumber grades are very technical and detailed, which means they can be confusing and complicated when deciding what grade you want for a project. Different species have…more
Can Softwoods Be As Durable As Hardwoods?
#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
