Why You Should Choose Awnings as Cover For Your Deck?

view of trees and hills fro beneath an awning

A deck is a perfect way of adding value to your property while creating the perfect outdoor retreat at your home. If you have an existing deck, remodeling can really lift it up and give it a brand new look. This is particularly true for older decks. While deck replacement or a new deck can … Read more

Top Maintenance Tips for LA Deck Owners

closeup of a wooden deck with sunset

If you committed to installing a deck, you know this is an investment in your home. Just like the rest of your residence, it requires regular maintenance and cleaning to last for years to come. If the deck is made of a composite material, it will not require quite as much maintenance as a wooden … Read more

9 Reasons Why Every Home in LA Should Have a Deck

looking down into a sheltered backyard with deck and curved staircase

Homes in Los Angeles are simply not complete without a deck! This is largely due to the beautiful warm weather of southern California throughout the year. They also raise home value. With plenty of deck specialist contractors like us ready to provide you with high-quality installation services, it is easier than ever to make the … Read more

TROPICAL HARDWOOD: JARRAH AND CUMARU DECKING

tropical hardwood decking woods jarrah and cumaru

In our previous post we presented a hypothetical Los Angeles homeowner with no financial brakes. Someone who decides to have a deck designed and built for his home, with money no object. This, to be sure, is a pretty rare client in real life. But such people do approach us. If you think about it, … Read more

TROPICAL HARDWOOD: MAHOGANY AND TEAK DECKING

sunny and warm wooden deck

When home improvement projects are on the table, the conversation usually gets around to economics. The dollar pros and cons of various types of upgrades, for instance. Return On Investment (ROI) at resale time. Up-front versus long-term maintenance costs. All very sensible, in fact, for just about everyone.  It’s a harder, on the other hand, … Read more

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO BUILD A DECK?

wooden deck with grass and brick overlooking a sunny city

Okay, then. You’re standing at the last bridge to cross before committing to the long-awaited deck addition to your home. You’ve done your research. Materials, design options, permit requirements – your research and inquires covered the bases.  There’s really only one imponderable left to get your head around. Look, even the most experienced Los Angeles … Read more

UP ON THE ROOF

up on the roof deck

Los Angeles County is big. In fact, it’s four times the area of the entire State of Rhode Island. Nonetheless, anyone familiar with our area knows that land here does not grow on trees. We are, after all, over 10 million residents.  Land is scarce. It’s most definitely expensive. Hence, we’ve learned to get the … Read more

SECOND-STORY DECKS

second story deck under construction

Sometimes adding a deck to the second story of a home is just the right thing to do. There are, to be sure, a few compelling reasons for this step. For example, houses built on steep slopes. Second story decks, in fact , are sometimes the only possible decks. Moreover, even when a property’s layout … Read more

FRENCH DOORS

wooden deck with grass and brick overlooking a sunny city

We’ve posted a lot of material about decks. Designing, building, extending, and remodeling them. Furthermore, we’ve discussed the merits of various building materials. In brief; there’s very little ground we haven’t covered in our posts. We’ve probably noted the obvious fact that accessibility is a key design criterion. French doors come to mind. After all, … Read more