Cedar Wood: A Strong and Useful Building Material Cedar is a versatile and well-known material valued for its durability, sustainability, and natural beauty. Common uses include siding, decking, fencing, paneling, outdoor installations such as pergolas and gazebos. It can also be used for structural components like beams and…more
What is Austin WUI and why should you care about it?
What is Austin WUI and why should you care about it? The Austin, Texas, Wildlife Urban Interface (WUI) Code is a comprehensive set of regulations designed to mitigate the risk of wildfire damage in areas where the built environment meets the natural landscape. These zones, characterized by their…more
What is CITES and how will it affect builders?
What is CITES and how will it affect builders? If you work with tropical hardwoods like Ipe and Cumaru, there are some important changes on the horizon that you’ll want to be aware of. Starting November 25, 2024, both of these timber species will be newly listed under…more
6th Annual Deck Crew BBQ
6th Annual Deck Crew BBQ 2022 It was a great time at the 6th Annual Deck Crew BBQ at Timber Town! Live DJ, Awesome food, fun games, and big prizes from all our partners. We would like to send out a special thank you to everyone that took…more
Consumers Drive Up Demand For Wood Alternative Decking Products
AUSTIN – TX: Soaring lumber prices during the pandemic has prompted many homeowners to seek alternatives to traditional wood decking products. As a result, manufacturers like Azek and Trex have seen their sales and value boom…
1400 Ridgecrest – LBR Homes
1400 Ridgecrest – LBR Homes Welcome to 1400 Ridgecrest – A newly renovated home and outdoor living space in west Austin. Built by LBR Homes, Moistureshield Cool Deck Cathedral Stone, Trex Lavarock, and Rainier Plank Micro V Vertical Grain Cedar were all used throughout this project. Product Breakdown:…more
Fifth+Tillery
Fifth+Tillery Fifth+Tillery is a 182,716 square foot Class A office building in the vibrant east Austin submarket. The building features three stories of office space with outdoor walkways, beautifully landscaped courtyards and outdoor balconies with downtown views. Designed by Gensler and built by 3423 Holdings, the space features…more
Outdoor Additions During a Pandemic
Outdoor Additions During a Pandemic From the Desk of Brent DeGroot: “You are going to go work for a deck supply company? That seems stupid.” -Former Boss “Well, to me, it seems like there are lots of opportunities in that market.” I was staying in the construction field,…more
Vibe Round Rock
Vibe® Round Rock is a Class A- building in Round Rock, Texas with recently upgraded lobby, common corridors and restrooms. As well as interior renovations, the office space received a facelift in the form of a new outdoor space for employees…
Brazos Bluff
As an inaugural project from the 15 Projects selected for the 15th anniversary of the Austin Trail Foundation, Brazos Bluff adds a much-needed stopping point along the Trail for people to take a quick stretch, meet for a lunch picnic, contemplate or more…