Featured Project South-western Deck Project Southwestern Location Austin, TX Builder Bartlett Cocke Products Trex Bartlett Cocke was contracted to rebuild an older building on Southwestern University’s campus in Georgetown, Tx. On the rear of the building a large deck was built using Trex Elevations Steel Deck Framing and…more
Southwestern University Deck
Ledge Mountain Pool Deck
Featured Project Ledge Mountain Pool Deck Project Ledge Mountain Pool Deck Location Austin, TX Builder Centex Decks Products Kebony Clear RAP Once these homeowners purchased this West Austin home, they knew they had to go to work renovating from the inside out. The house had been on the…more
3 Things You Didn’t Know About Ipe
#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
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
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
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
Horseshoe Bay Resort Pool
Featured Project Horseshoe Bay Resort Pool Project Horseshoe Bay Resort Pool Location Austin, TX Architects Three Living Architecture and Design Talley Associates Products Cedar Ipe With 72 holes of award-winning golf courses, a marina, day spa, 400 hotel rooms/rentals and much more, the AAA four diamond Horseshoe Bay…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