#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
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

Roswell River Walk
Featured Project Roswell Riverwalk Project Roswell River Walk Location Roswell, GA Builder ICAN Inc. Products Fiberon Southern Yellow Pine Stretching from Wileo Park to Azalea Dr. in Roswell, GA, this was the fifth and final phase of the 7 mile trail system along the Chattahoochee River. Integrated Construction…more

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

Valley Hall Deck
Featured Project Valley Hall Deck Project Valley Hall Deck Location Atlanta, GA Products DassoXTR Alongside the Chattahoochee River in Atlanta, Georgia, within the piney woods of a quiet neighborhood, sits a beautiful home clad with eco-conscious features. One of those features is a roof covered in Tesla Solar…more

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

Marietta “Ipe House”
Featured Project Marietta “Ipe House” Project Ipe House Location Marietta, GA Builder Uppercut Homes Inc Architect Olah Design Group Products Ipe When the homeowners describe the property in which they recently purchased and built their home, the first response from most Marietta locals is “oh, you bought the…more

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

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

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