Westlake Hills Custom Lake Front Home Koch Construction Lake House Austin Luxurious lake house living is a dream for many Austinites. Koch Construction’s specialty of making high-end residential construction and remodeling of architect-designed homes, makes this a dream, a reality. An estate with a corner lakefront lot, provided…more
The Works Atlanta
The Works Atlanta “The Works” is an 80-acre adaptive mixed-use development in the heart of Atlanta’s Upper Westside. Hemma Concrete used both Ipe and Cypress extensively throughout this project. From boardwalks to benches our products are on display across the entirety of the property. The Works’ vision includes…more
1111 Mansell Drive-LBF Homes
1111 Mansell Drive Our Friends at LBF Homes completed this Gorgeous project in Austin, Tx using Ipe Decking & Siding to wrap around this Beautiful home with big pool side views of the ATX skyline. LBF Homes Blessed this deck with some unique details that make this project…more
All About Hardwood Decking
If you’re familiar with HGTV or Dwell magazine you’ve probably seen the word “Ipe” or “Brazilian Hardwood” pop up a few times. There’s no doubt that tropical hardwoods are becoming more and more popular for decks, decks, sidings, and other modern applications…
6 Deck Patterns That Save You Money
We would all love to save money on a deck while having an outdoor space that is both beautiful and unique. There are plenty of deck patterns that can be used on your next project, but some deck patterns can actually save you money without a lot of…more
Deck Patterns That Can Save You Money
6 Deck Patterns That Can Save You Money We know the last few months have been crazy, and that everyone is tired of being stuck at home. With so much time spent indoors, one of the most obvious trends is homeowners improving their outdoor living space. So, we’re…more
SLX Chamblee
The SLX Chamblee is a mixed use luxury development in Atlanta Georgia. The project has 311 apartment units as well as more than 23,000 square feet of retail, restaurant, and office space. We were pleased to work with Brightview Landscape and provide the Tigerwood…
This Is What Ipe Looks Like After 12 Years
On Alabama’s Northern shore of the Intracoastal Waterway lies Barber Marina. It is a full-service marina and boatyard on nine acres with 185 wet slips, 400 inside dry storage slips, 20 outside dry storage slips…
The Ipe Grading Process
Ipe is know as the pinnacle of hardwoods, but not all Ipe is created equal. Perhaps you have purchased Ipe and the material that showed up looked very different than what you’ve seen in photos. Like any hardwood, Ipe is a natural wood product that can vary in consistency in grain pattern, color and sapwood…
How To Finish A Hardwood Deck
Finishing (applying a protective coating or stain) a hardwood deck is different than a softwood deck, like cedar or treated pine. For instance, hardwoods like Ipe, Cumaru, Tigerwood, and Garapa are much more dense, making it difficult for finishes to penetrate the wood…