As it heats up outside and the humidity rises in areas around Texas, homeowners may be wondering how the extra moisture in the air affects their deck. We all know moisture and wood aren’t a winning combination. Luckily, most of the time humidity isn’t intense enough to make…more
How the Summer Humidity Can Affect Your Deck
Landscaping Ideas for Around Your Pool
If you’re going to be spending a lot of time out by the pool this summer make sure that the landscaping adds to the enjoyment. Let’s take a look at what should be considered before beginning a landscaping project around the pool, plants that do well around water…more
How Eco-Friendly are Non-Wood Deck Options?
It’s time once again for us to celebrate this wonderful world that we live on during Environment Day. At Timbertown Austin, we go to great lengths to support sustainable harvesting and offer our customers eco-friendly deck building options whenever possible.
How Wood Can Be Used in Composting
It’s Learn About Composting Day! Composting is becoming increasingly more popular in the Austin area as people learn how easy it is to keep organic material out of the landfills, and put it to good use in their own yards. In this post we’ll go over how wood…more
How to Fix Burn Marks on Your Deck
After the grilling out, sitting around the fire pit and fireworks of a 4th of July BBQ you may find that your deck acquired a burn mark or two. It may seem like a serious blemish, but there are ways to fix burn marks on wood decks.
How to Build a Simple Deck in Central Texas
If you’re one of the many Central Texas residents that would like to enjoy the outdoors more we’ve got a solution – build a deck! It really isn’t as complicated or costly as you may imagine if you properly prepare and keep the deck design simple.
Things to Consider When Selecting Railing
If you’re about to start building a structure that needs railing, this quick guide will explain what to consider when selecting materials for indoor or outdoor use.
Railing Kits vs DIY Designs
It’s National Welding Month! Why is that important for deck lovers? Because, like many things in life, many railing systems are held together thanks to welding. We figured it was the perfect opportunity to discuss the differences between using a railing kit versus DIY design options as well…more
How to Inspect the Girder and Joists of Your Deck
No matter what age your deck is, the best way to increase its life cycle is to properly maintain it. In order to do this you’ll need to make regular inspections to look for issues as soon as they arise.
