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…
All About Composite Decking
Composite decking has come a long way since it was first introduced in the early ’90s. Created using wood fiber, plastic, and a binding agent, composite decking is low maintenance and incredibly durable. Since it’s made mostly of recycled materials…
The Best Decking For Docks
When building a dock, there are many factors to take into consideration: cost, safety, durability, and longevity. In this article we’ll discuss some differences between pressure treated pine, hardwoods, and composites to help you find the best material for your dock…
University of Texas Charter School
Featured Project UT Charter School Project University of Texas Charter School Location Austin, TX Builder Centex Decks Products MoistureShield Vantage The University of Texas-Universitiy Charter School (UT-UCS) program is comprised of 23 campuses serving 500 k-12 students within hospitals, residential treatments centers, shelters, and other facilities. The UT-UCS…more
Sugarloaf Park Deck & Pergola
Featured Project Sugarloaf Park Deck & Pergola Project Sugarloaf Park Deck & Pergola Location Duluth, GA Builder Peachtree Decks and Porches Products Trex Transcend Decking Trex Transcend Railing Plygem PVC Trim When the homeowners decided to remodel their deck, they didn’t want to settle for anything less than…more
7 Must-Have Tools to Build A Deck
You’ve finally designed your dream deck, picked the perfect wood, and rounded up a few hands to help. You should be all ready to go, right? Not so fast. Before you think about placing that first board, you need to gather all of your tools. Doing so will…more
Capped Composite vs. Capped Polymer Decking
Capped Composite and Capped Polymer (100% PVC) decking are excellent options for any outdoor space. Unlike real wood, they are virtually maintenance free, splinter free, highly durable against the elements, and easy to clean. However, trying to choose between the two can get confusing. In the end it comes down to what…more
The Perfect DIY Project For That Concrete Slab
When you step outside the door of your home are you met by a concrete slab? Do you look down at that plain gray canvas and wonder, “what can I do to make this look better?” Whatever state that block of concrete is in, there must be…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
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