#TimberTips TimberTech Azek Booth Tour at the 2019 Builders Show We toured the much anticipated TimberTech Azek booth at the 2019 International Builder’s Show in Las Vegas. Take a look at some of the newest, most innovative decking and siding products coming out in 2019 Be sure to…more
Matt Risinger Takes Over TimberTips at the Trex booth during the 2019 Builder’s Show in Las Vegas!
#TimberTips Matt Risinger Takes Over TimberTips at the Trex booth during the 2019 Builder’s Show in Las Vegas! We ran into Matt Risinger at the Trex booth during the 2019 International Builder’s Show in Las Vegas and he decided to try his hand as the TimberTips host and…more

Can You “Pre-Gray” Ipe Before Installation?
#TimberTips Can You “Pre-Gray” Ipe Before Installation? Can you let Ipe or other hardwoods gray out BEFORE you install it? We tackle this “gray area” on this episode of TimberTips! Working at TimberTown over the years, a topic that gets brought up by builders and architects regularly is…more

Ipe vs. Massaranduba
#TimberTips Ipe vs. Massaranduba Is Massaranduba a real Ipe alternative? Let’s see what the data shows on this episode of TimberTips! If you are in the decking industry, you’ve probably heard of Massaranduba. No doubt you’ve run across a supplier, broker or website that promotes Massaranduba as an…more

The Worst Foods and Household Items to Drop on your Deck
#TimberTips The Worst Foods and Household Items to Drop on your Deck How stain-proof are different decking products? We put their warranties to the test on this episode of TimberTips. It’s inevitable that someone at some point is going to drop a burger or spill some wine on…more

The “Coolest” Decking Product: Temperature Test
#TimberTips The “Coolest” Decking Product: Temperature Test Is there a decking product that can beat the summer heat and not burn your feet? This week Ben Roberts was joined by Michael Rowland, a product expert at Gaiennie Lumber, and we talked about heat; specifically, heat as it pertains…more

Decking Scratch Test: Azek vs. TimberTech vs. Ipe vs. Cedar
#TimberTips Decking Scratch Test: Azek vs. TimberTech vs. Ipe vs. Cedar Is there a solution to a scratched-up deck? Nothing is more frustrating than getting a brand-new deck installed in your backyard, then having your neighbors come over and drag the outdoor furniture across it causing all kinds of scratches.…more

Capped Composite vs. Capped Polymer Decking
Capped Composite and Capped Polymer (100% PVC) decking are excellent options for any outdoor space. Unlike real wood, they are virtually maintenance free, splinter free, highly durable against the elements, and easy to clean. However, trying to choose between the two can get confusing. In the end it comes down to what…more

Redwood Vs. Cedar
Redwood. Cedar. A battle for the ages in the decking and outdoor lumber industry. Who has what it takes to come out on top? To help us decide, we went to the source. For cedar, specifically western red cedar, we turned to the Western Red Cedar Lumber Association (realcedar.com)…more