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…
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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…
How Do I Winterize My Hardwood Deck
During the winter months, it can be easy to neglect deck maintenance. However, the build-up of snow and ice can cause damage if you don’t prepare for winter. We’ve made a helpful list to get your deck ready to brave the cold and look better than ever when spring comes around…
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…
Double Heart Ranch
Double Heart Ranch Aerial View of the Property Welcome to the Double Heart Ranch – A working ranch producing top quality Texas Longhorn Cattle and award-winning Coastal and Tifton hay. A celebration of five generations of Texas ranchers. When Lee and Gay Gaddis decided it was time to…more
Rob Roy Ipe Oasis
Featured Project Rob Roy Ipe Oasis Project Rob Roy Location Austin, TX Builder Ray Tonjes Builders Products Ipe In the sought after neighborhood of Rob Roy, just outside of Austin, TX, it’s common to see sprawling treed lots with spectacular Hill Country views. In a neighborhood with million…more
Mueller Park Bridge
Featured Project Mueller Park Bridge Project Mueller Park Bridge Location Austin, TX Builder Austin Deck Company Products Ipe Mueller is a modern planned community that is home to many young families. Once the home of Robert Mueller Municipal Airport, the eco-conscious mixed-use development now includes single-family homes and…more
Lakehouse Docks and Siding
Featured Project Lakehouse Docks and Siding Project Lakehouse Docks & Siding Location Marietta, GA Builder Atlanta Design & Build Products Cedar Ipe Owning all of the property around a small lake has its advantages, like being able to drain the lake in order to build brand new Brazilian…more
Allatoona Farmhouse
Featured Project Allatoona Farmhouse Project Allatoona Farmhouse Location Acworth, GA Builder Full Circle Homes Products Ipe Cedar Cypress Hidden back in the woods, at the end of a long driveway in the Atlanta suburb of Acworth, Georgia rests this beautiful, sprawling farmhouse-style home. The homeowner entrusted Ben Burney of…more