You can say one nice thing about lawsuits, they tend to grab ones attention & ask questions that they probably had never even considered before. For example after being quoted in a recent article saying “In some cases decking is installed in places where it wouldn’t be recommend…” I received the following email; I am trying […]
Composite & Vinyl Decking – 10 common enemies to avoid
While we love building wood decks, many customers are opting to go with composites & vinyl decking materials due to the reduced maintenance that is involved. There are a few items that we stress / i.e. bust a few common myths like there is no such thing as a no-maintenance product. The next big item […]
Sealing your deck properly
If you have been following along with our articles on Deck Maintenance we have covered almost everything from inspecting your deck, regular routine maintenance, to choosing the proper product for sealing you wood decks. This now leads us to our final article on how to properly install the sealer of your choice. I have two simple rules that I hope you will keep in mind – prepare it properly and
Protecting your wood deck from the elements
The sun, mold, mildew, leaves, UV light, hail, rain & snow are just a few of your decks common enemies. If you own a properly constructed composite deck, with a little common sense and some routine maintenance, you are looking at many years of worry free enjoyment
May is National Deck Safety Month
Ahhh, May – the days are getting longer, when it’s not to hot or to cool to go outside and spend some nice time reading a book, firing up the grill, or having a party. For many of us, this time is generally spent out on our decks. Unfortunately, this is also happens to be […]
Cleaning your deck – Common issues and prevention
Ahhh, spring is in the air and everything looks nice and fresh outside except for your deck. In this article, we are going to cover the basic steps for keeping your deck clean. While many people like to pressure wash their deck, we do not recommend it in most cases. While pressure washing your deck […]
Cleaning your wood deck – Primer on using a Pressure Washer
Ahhh, spring is in the air and everything looks nice and fresh outside except for your wood deck. In most cases with routine maintenance and a little elbow grease, you will never need to pressure wash your deck. Granted, pressure washing your deck maybe the fastest way to clean it, but it can also do […]