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…
The Best Decking For Docks
When building a dock, there are many factors to take into consideration: cost, safety, durability, and longevity. In this article we’ll discuss some differences between pressure treated pine, hardwoods, and composites to help you find the best material for your dock…
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…
Brazos Bluff
As an inaugural project from the 15 Projects selected for the 15th anniversary of the Austin Trail Foundation, Brazos Bluff adds a much-needed stopping point along the Trail for people to take a quick stretch, meet for a lunch picnic, contemplate or more…
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
Rainier Plank
Rainier Plank Whether you are building a rustic farmhouse or a modern marvel the recent trend is to add features that use the warm beauty of real wood. While wood has always been a structural component in residential and commercial framing, there is a movement towards wood features…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
Lake Travis Barn
Lake Travis Barn West of Austin, TX on the banks of Lake Travis lies this beautiful barn. The owners reached out to Michael Johnson of Johnson Powers Construction to remodel the old barn that was on their property. The family needed an updated space that would accommodate their riding…more