Odd, noisy and curious neighbors might provide interesting material for water cooler talk, but having a yard with privacy is far more preferable. We love to brainstorm attractive and stylish ways to solve our residential problems. By making a few changes to your yard, you can reclaim the…more
Tricks To Making Your Yard More Private
TimberTown Opens A New Location in Atlanta!
TimberTown is excited to open it’s newest location in Atlanta, GA. After months of searching for the perfect location, hiring quality people, training them on superb service, and sourcing quality materials TimberTown Atlanta is to ready open its doors! Labeled an “Outdoor Living Lumberyard”, this will be TimberTown’s newest…more
5 Mistakes To Avoid When Cleaning Your Deck
Spring is almost here! And after a long, cold, and very snowy winter for many in the United States, just the thought of enjoying a warm day in April or May must warm the soul. For deck owners, all you have to do is just step outside onto…more
What To Do With A Graying Wood Deck
So your wood deck is turning gray. Like the the hair on your head, watching your deck turn gray can be a little scary. Graying comes with age, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to start over. Here’s what you need to know about a wood deck graying.…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
Trex Product Review: Two Decades Of Decking
While owning a nearly one hundred year old home on the harsh Oregon coast, the time finally came to replace the rotted covered front porch deck and stairs. This was 1999 and a brand new product was just making its way into the decking and railing industry. Here’s…more
Hidden Hazards of Decks That Look Safe
Sure, your deck looks like it’s in good condition, but would it stand up to a close inspection? When you break out the white gloves and go a little deeper you may be surprised at the hidden hazards that are on, around and under your deck.
Should I Buy FSC Certified Lumber?
“Is this wood from a sustainable forest?” “Is this product eco-friendly?” If you’re an architect or builder, you probably get asked these questions a lot. We all want to do our part to take care of the environment, and purchasing recycled or sustainable products like lumber is a…more
Licensed, Bonded & Insured and Other Contractor Considerations
What does licensed, bonded & insured mean? What are the contractor requirements in Texas? Do the definitions vary from state to state? Should the contractor handle the permits? These are the types of questions that many homeowners have when they begin looking for a deck builder. Who you…more
A Look at the Texas Lumber Industry
Lumber has been a big industry in Texas for 185 years. Timbertown Austin is proud to help carry on the tradition as one of the largest outdoor lumber suppliers in the state. Today, the industry is going strong, which means more jobs, more money in the economy and…more