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
West Lake Composite Deck
La Mejor Cubierta Para Muelles
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
This Is What Ipe Looks Like After 12 Years
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…
The Ipe Grading Process
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…
How To Finish A Hardwood Deck
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…
How Do I Winterize My Hardwood Deck
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
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
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…
Rockcliff Custom Home
Rockcliff Custom Home WEST LAKE HILLS, TX – Built by Koch Construction, this custom home in West Lake Hills lies on the banks of Lake Austin (Colorado River). Using 11,000 square feet of custom milled Clear Mixed Grain Center Match TimberTown Cedar, this home is sure to turn…more
Double Heart Ranch
Double Heart Ranch Aerial View of the Property Welcome to the Double Heart Ranch – A working ranch producing top quality Texas Longhorn Cattle and award-winning Coastal and Tifton hay. A celebration of five generations of Texas ranchers. When Lee and Gay Gaddis decided it was time to…more