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Bison Library
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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3 Things You Didn’t Know About Ipe
#TimberTips 3 Things You Didn’t Know About Ipe Can I tell you something new about the Brazilian Hardwood Ipe? It’s a dense topic this week on TimberTips! If you’ve built or are looking to build a hardwood deck, then you have most likely looked into Ipe. It’s…more
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From Chicken Coop to Modern Home: The Marietta Ipe House
#TimberTips From Chicken Coop to Modern Home: The Marietta Ipe House With homeowners Matt and Terri’s children away at school, they were looking to relocate from their current home 10 miles North to somewhere within walking distance of Marrietta Square. They eventually found their current lot which…more
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Why Did This Homeowner Choose a Bamboo Deck?
#TimberTips Why did this homeowner choose a bamboo deck? It’s easy for a product specialist to explain the advantages of his/her decking product, but what makes the homeowner choose between all of the decking options available? We met Josh on his recently completed DassoXTR Fused Bamboo deck to…more
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Are peel and stick wood planks a good idea?
#TimberTips Peel & Stick Wood: Pros and Cons Peel and Stick wood planks are a relatively new idea that are becoming more popular. Most involve a thin wood veneer with high bond adhesive strips on the back. Stikwood was one of the pioneers of this type of…more
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The Best Wood Siding Profiles
#TimberTips The Best Wood Siding Profiles How do you figure out the best siding profile for your project? We help you make the right connection on this episode of TimberTips! A profile can refer to many types of products on a job site, from trim and moldings…more
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You’ll Go Hog Wild For This Railing!
#TimberTips You’ll Go Hog Wild For This Railing! Can you keep your view without the complex installation of cable or glass railing? Railing is often the most overlooked part of your deck. Many times we don’t realize how the railing system can affect the overall look of…more
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Does Ipe Have a Warranty?
#TimberTips Does Ipe Have a Warranty? Ipe is a Brazilian Hardwood that is imported for Decking, Siding, and other millwork products. As a natural wood product, there are elements of Ipe and any wood species that you can’t control. There are no guarantees with Ipe. Still, we have…more
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Can Composite Decking Be Used as Cladding?
#TimberTips Can Composite Decking Be Used as Cladding? Have you ever wondered if you can use composite deck boards as siding for your next project? Ben Roberts discusses a new composite cladding system by Fiberon this week on TimberTips! Composite decking products have come a long way…more
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Does Ipe Come in Different Grades?
#TimberTips Does Ipe Come in Different Grades? Did you know Ipe comes in different grades? We explore the different grades of Ipe on this episode of TimberTips. Ipe is known as the pinnacle of hardwood decking materials, but not all Ipe is created equal. Perhaps you have…more
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Best of Siding & Soffits at the 2019 Builders Show
#TimberTips Best of Siding & Soffits at the 2019 Builders Show The 2019 International Builders Show drew the largest crowd and most exhibitors in a decade. Although I couldn’t stop by every one of the 1500 booths, here are some of my favorite products in the Siding, Soffit…more
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Best of Decking & Railing at the 2019 Builders Show
#TimberTips Best of Decking & Railing at the 2019 Builders Show The 2019 International Builders Show drew the largest crowd and most exhibitors in a decade. Although I couldn’t stop by every one of the 1500 booths, here are some of my favorite products in the Siding, Soffit…more
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Social Grilling: The Next Big Thing from the 2019 Builders Show
#TimberTips Social Grilling: The Next Big Thing from the 2019 Builders Show We had to stop by the ibbq booth at this years International Builders Show, they have coined the term “Social Grilling” to represent their gorgeous outdoor tables with a built-in grill so everyone is taking part…more
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Steel Framing that Works Like Wood: Fortress Building Products from IBS 2019
#TimberTips Steel Framing that Works Like Wood: Fortress Building Products from IBS 2019 I had the pleasure of talking with Matt Sherstad, CEO at Fortress Building Products, about new products from OZCO, Fortress Railing, Fortress Evolution Steel Framing, and Fortress Deck. Be sure to subscribe to the…more
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Looks like Ipe but with a 10 year warranty: Trespa Pura NFC at the 2019 Builders Show
#TimberTips Looks like Ipe but with a 10 year warranty: Trespa Pura NFC at the 2019 Builders Show Wouldn’t you love the look of Ipe siding without the need to regularly maintain it? We visited with Steve McKenney at the Trespa Booth during the 2019 International Builder’s Show…more
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TimberTech Azek Booth Tour at the 2019 Builders Show
#TimberTips TimberTech Azek Booth Tour at the 2019 Builders Show We toured the much anticipated TimberTech Azek booth at the 2019 International Builder’s Show in Las Vegas. Take a look at some of the newest, most innovative decking and siding products coming out in 2019 Be sure to…more
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