#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
Does Ipe Have a Warranty?
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
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
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
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
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
Can You “Pre-Gray” Ipe Before Installation?
#TimberTips Can You “Pre-Gray” Ipe Before Installation? Can you let Ipe or other hardwoods gray out BEFORE you install it? We tackle this “gray area” on this episode of TimberTips! Working at TimberTown over the years, a topic that gets brought up by builders and architects regularly is…more
Decking Scratch Test: Azek vs. TimberTech vs. Ipe vs. Cedar
#TimberTips Decking Scratch Test: Azek vs. TimberTech vs. Ipe vs. Cedar Is there a solution to a scratched-up deck? Nothing is more frustrating than getting a brand-new deck installed in your backyard, then having your neighbors come over and drag the outdoor furniture across it causing all kinds of scratches.…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
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
