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Why Winter is the Perfect Time to Get Online and Plan Your Deck
If you’re an outdoor junkie being cooped up inside all winter long while you watch your yard waste away can be excruciating. Thankfully, the Internet can bring all your landscaping and deck projects right to your desktop. Now is the perfect time to start getting all your ideas…more
Lending A Helping Hand To Foster Families This Christmas
For the second year, TimberTown was honored to partner with Helping Hand Home for Children for their annual Foster and Adoption Holiday Party.
Austin Deck Crews Get A Well-Deserved Thank You
On November 13th, TimberTown Austin hosted it’s 1st Annual Thank You Deck Crew BBQ: an event just for deck builders, who work hard to make amazing outdoor spaces a reality.
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
A Great Idea For Building A Pool On A Hill
Like many regions, the Austin, TX Hill County offers extraordinary views, but presents unique challenges when it comes to building a pool or deck in your backyard. So, how do you build a pool on a hill? Here’s how Ocean Quest Pools took a slanted backyard and transformed…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
Top 3 Deck Designing Tools
When it comes to deck building there are a lot of basic construction practices that have held true for decades. However, technology has drastically changed the design process. Now high-tech tools that even builders didn’t have are easily accessible for all homeowners and user-friendly enough for anyone to…more
Fun Projects with Reclaimed Wood
Even though we’re in the business of selling outdoor lumber in Central Texas, Timbertown Austin is all about using reclaimed wood when it makes sense. If you’re building a deck you need strong, stable soft or hardwood lumber, but for other projects reclaimed wood can be a great…more