#TimberTips A Plastic Footing that supports 1,700 lbs! Could a piece of plastic replace traditional concrete footings? When building a deck, traditionally the builder will dig footings and pour concrete for the foundation. Another method for low profile decks is concrete blocks that can be placed directly on…more
#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
#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
#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
#TimberTips The Most Fire-Resistant Decking: Composites vs. Ipe What happens to deck boards when they’re exposed to fire? On this episode of TimberTips, we have four different types of decking that we’re going to put through a trial by fire and see how they did. The four different…more
Featured Video Meet Ipe Location Atlanta, GA Austin, TX Products Ipe This is the strongest wood decking on the market. Meet Ipe. Imported from Brazil, Ipe can last 50-75 years even when exposed to the sun. Ipe is so dense, it sinks in water. Overseas Hardwoods Company (OHC) Ipe has been…more
Editor’s Note: This blog has been updated as of February 15, 2018 to reflect recent changes in Cedar and Softwood Prices. Western Red Cedar and other Softwood lumber prices have increased by 20% to 30% since the start of 2017, and it isn’t getting better at the start…more
The seasons are changing, and with the drop in temperature comes the perfect time to refresh your outdoor plants. From mums to Russian Sage, we’ve listed seven of our favorite fall plants to give your deck or landscape some pops of color during this season.
To hire a pro or not hire a pro? That seems to always be the question with home improvement projects — and it’s no different when it comes to the outdoors. Do you shell out the money and hire a professional who can transform your backyard or embark…more
Whether you’re an architect, designer or builder, Houzz is a platform that can help expand your reach and help you connect with companies and customers. It allows different home improvement and building professionals to showcase their products and home projects — all while giving current and potential customers…more