Austin & Round Rock Libraries Bison pedestals and tiles played a key role in creating the stunning rooftop decks at the Austin and Round Rock libraries. These elevated areas offer visitors a unique experience, blending modern design with the joy of reading under the open sky. Whether it’s diving…more
Are you paying too much for vertical grain cedar?
TimberTips Are you paying too much for vertical grain cedar? It was the Temptations that sang “Beauty is only skin Deep”. According to THIS product, that’s a good thing. That’s because their engineered wood cladding takes the highest possible grade of vertical grain domestic wood and turns it…more
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
The Most Sustainable Decking Product in America
#TimberTips The Most Sustainable Decking Product in America? Did you know Bamboo can be used for exterior decking and siding? We met Cody Jones, US General Manager of DassoXTR, on-site at a DassoXTR deck in Atlanta, GA to talk about fused bamboo decking. Join us this week for…more
Trex Elevations
#TimberTips Steel Deck Framing! On this weeks Episode of TimberTips we take a look at Trex Elevations, a steel deck framing system. These durable triple-coated steel beams, joists and tracks create the strongest, straightest and, yes, greenest structures down below. Be sure to subscribe to the TimberTown YouTube Channeland…more
Don’t Frame A Deck Without Considering These 3 Things
#TimberTips Don’t Frame Your Deck Without Considering These 3 Things How much joist spacing do you need between your deck framing? One major reason your deck could fail sooner than expected is due to poor framing. Having a solid frame is key to an even decking surface that doesn’t…more
Cedar Grades
#TimberTips Cedar Grades: Whats the Difference? How can you figure out what grade of cedar you need for your project? Lumber grades are very technical and detailed, which means they can be confusing and complicated when deciding what grade you want for a project. Different species have…more
Can Softwoods Be As Durable As Hardwoods?
#TimberTips Can Softwoods be as durable as Hardwoods? Generally speaking, Softwoods and Hardwoods are classified based on the density of the wood species and the growth of the tree. Slower growth equals a denser species making it a hardwood. But, there are some products in the market that…more
3 Ipe Hardwood Alternatives
#TimberTips 3 Ipe Hardwood Alternatives What Brazilian Hardwood should you use if you don’t want Ipe? Ipe has long been the gold standard in Hardwood Decking and siding, which is why there are many other species that are peddled as “Ipe Alternatives”. We discussed Massaranduba, which we…more