Why You Should Cover Your Decks

deck beneath a shady pergola in grassy backyard

Building a deck at your home is an excellent way of adding value to your property. In most cases, a deck will recover 70% to 100% of its original value when you sell your home. This means that the deck will mostly pay for itself while letting you add an awesome space at your home. … Read more

Are Timbertech Decks Better Than Wood Decks?

sweeping view of hills from a timbertech deck

A wooden deck is an excellent addition to your home. You can have it installed at a spot which gives you a good view of the outdoors. Alternatively, you can also choose an indoor deck if there are space constraints at your property. Conventionally, natural wood had been used for decking purposes since ever. More … Read more

Ideas On How To Cover Existing Decks

outdoor fireplace and grill beneath a pergola

If you have an exterior deck, you can add to its functionality and looks by adding a covering. Deck coverings come in a variety of shapes and types. Depending on their size and type, they can protect your deck from rain, sun, as well as debris and dust. A deck cover costs about $1,300 on … Read more

How Much Does Deck Remodeling Cost?

lakeside view from a deck with cypress trees

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

Shade for Decks: Retractable, Portable, and Canopy Awnings

lighted backyard seating area at dusk

Adding shade to your deck can extend its life and make it useable even in harsh summers or the rainy season. A quality shade will protect the deck from rain, sun, hail, and other weather elements. It also brings more class and aesthetics to your outdoor space. When it comes to shade for decks, you … Read more

Deck Remodeling – Tips to Upgrade Your Outdoor Space

man kneeling to drill deck planks

If you have an outdoor deck on your property, remodeling it can add color and vibrancy to the space. Homeowners typically want to remodel a deck in order to refresh the existing design or style or to make a deck more contemporary with the prevalent styles. In any case, a bit of planning in the … Read more

TimberTech Decking: Why It Is a Great Alternative to Real Wood?

deck beneath pergola at dusk

A great looking deck adds class and style to your property. It also enhances the value of your property and gives you a fun spot for social gatherings or a private hour. Decks improve the aesthetics of both indoor space and outdoor space. If you have decided to add a deck to your home, it … Read more

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

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