Consider Garapa Decking When You Want a Lighter Color Deck

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There are different colors of wood available to use for adding a deck to your home. Choosing the right color depends upon the exterior colors of your house. For example, if you have a darker-colored siding, you may decide to use Garapa decking, because this wood provides a lighter color. You might have heard of this type of wood also being referred to as Brazilian Oak. The boards are a fine grain yellow timber and sometimes contain streaks of brown. Over time and exposure to the sun, without any sealer, they turn a beautiful russet golden-brown color. Continue reading →

You Can Find Cedar Wood for Sale to Use for a Variety of Projects

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You Can Find Cedar Wood For Sale to Use for a Variety of Projects

You are able to find cedar wood for sale which can be used to complete a wide variety of projects around your home. Cedar timbers are often used as wall supports, beams, and joists in the construction of a brand new home. Due to the durability of the wood, it provides a uniform texture that is easy to cut, saw, and nail, and to attach other components to during the construction process. When being used for construction purposes, you will want to make sure the wood has been properly treated against rot, decay, and insects. Continue reading →

Tigerwood Decking has a Beautiful Reddish Color and Tiger Pattern

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Tigerwood decking has a unique pattern in the grain that is similar to the markings found on a tiger and which is a brilliantly reddish color. The wood is extremely hard, heavy, and closed-grained. It resists water well and has natural resistance to decay, rot, and insect attack.  Further, this type of wood may be offered in large sizes and is easy to shape with the right tools. Continue reading →

Installing an Ipe Deck Takes Time and Preparation

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Installing an Ipe Deck Takes Time and Preparation

The amount of time required to fully install your new Ipe deck depends on several factors, such as the size of the deck, design pattern, and number of stairways and railings. For example, a standard size deck, with one stairway and railings, takes approximately two weeks to install. If you are completing the project over several weekends, then this would translate to approximately 6 weekends. This time frame not only includes the actual installation, but also the preparation and planning stages. Continue reading →

Things You Can Do While You Wait for Your Brazilian Teak Decking to Arrive

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After ordering your Ipe or Cumaru Brazilian Teak decking and other materials, there are things you need to do to make the site ready prior to building the deck. You are able to complete some of these ahead of time, so when your decking arrives you are ready to move on with your project. If you are building your deck over a lawn, you might want to remove the grass. While this is not necessary, maintaining the lawn can become an issue, later on, because your decking will be in the way. You only have to remove the top few inches of grass. You may want to cut it into strips of sod and transplant it to a different area on your property. After the grass is removed, you should cover the dirt with a plastic cover, as this prevents weeds from taking seed. Continue reading →

Steps to Take Prior to Ordering Ipe or Cumaru Decking

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Steps to Take Prior to Ordering Ipe or Cumaru Decking

Building a deck takes careful planning and preparation, regardless of whether you are hiring a contractor or completing it as a do-it-yourself project. There are several steps to complete, prior to putting the deck together. You need to make sure to allow ample time to complete each. For do-it-yourself projects, you should allow approximately six total weekends for your decking project. However, if it rains during one of the weekends, your project may have to be put on hold and might extend out a few more weekends. Continue reading →

Replace Worn Out Decking with a New Cumaru Deck

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Replacing worn out decking on your home can be a fun and exciting do-it-yourself project, as long as you take the time to plan and organize the project ahead of time. Prior to removing your existing deck, you should decide if you want to keep the same size and shape. However, you do have the option to decide to build a bigger deck, too. You also need to decide what type of wood you want to use for your new decking, such as Cumaru. This decision is important, as you will need to take measurements to ensure you order plenty of decking, materials and other supplies to construct your new one. Continue reading →

Use Fortress Railing to Put Finishing Touches on Your New Decking

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Use Fortress Railing to Put Finishing Touches on Your New Decking

Adding the finishing touches to your decking, stairways and entrance areas around your home can be accomplished by installing fortress railing. This type of railing includes different options to help you obtain the style of railing you prefer. It comes available in six foot and eight foot welded panels, which can be supplemented with support posts and top railing covers to match your decking. Continue reading →

Things to Know Prior to Installing Ipe Wood Decking

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Installing decking using Ipe wood, or Brazilian walnut, requires a different approach than other traditional decking materials. This kind of wood requires air flow underneath the decking, and it should never be installed directly onto the ground. The ground flow ventilation helps to ensure the mechanical and dimensional stability of the decking boards, as well as helps reduce the likelihood of cupping. How far off the ground the decking needs to be installed depends upon where you live. There can be local building codes which mandate deck and dock minimum raised-height requirements, such as is common in several southern states, including Florida and Louisiana. Continue reading →

Establish a Budget for Building a Deck Using Cedar Boards

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Establish a Budget for Building a Deck Using Cedar Boards

Building and adding a deck to your home can help increase the value of your property. There are several things you must consider when choosing your decking materials and supplies. First, you have to establish a budget for your project. This is an important step you should not overlook, because it helps you determine exactly how much you are able to spend for your new deck. Some people skip this step and end up spending more than they initially planned on, or running out of money before they are able to complete their project. Continue reading →