Fontaine Plaza Located in north Austin at the Austin Community College (ACC) Highland Campus, Fontaine Plaza was formerly the entrance drive to Highland Mall, which closed in 2015. Developer Redleaf Properties, in partnership with Austin Community College, took on the endeavor to reinvent and revitalize the former mall…more
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
Westlake Composite Deck When these Westlake homeowners decided it was time to make the most of their backyard, they contacted Caleb Wheeler owner of Centex Decks. The group decided on a multi level deck off the rear of the home that would look out over the pool and…more
La Mejor Cubierta Para Muelles Al construir un muelle, hay muchos factores a tener en cuenta: costo, seguridad, durabilidad y longevidad. En este articulo discutiremos algunas diferencias entre pinos tratados a presión, maderas duras y compuestos para ayudarle a encontrar el mejor material para su muelle. rPino tratado…more
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…
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…
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…
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…
Vibe® Round Rock is a Class A- building in Round Rock, Texas with recently upgraded lobby, common corridors and restrooms. As well as interior renovations, the office space received a facelift in the form of a new outdoor space for employees…
Alaskan Yellow Cedar (AYC) is a mostly unknown and definitely under-appreciated material that is an excellent choice for many construction applications. AYC (Cupressus Nootkatensis) is technically not a Cedar but a Cypress…