As Colorado’s custom outdoor carpentry installers, we know that there are so many types of lumber on the market to consider for your outdoor patio, deck, or gazebo space. Among these, exotic wood species are becoming increasingly popular, and it’s not hard to see why....
Proper deck construction is an absolute necessity for aesthetics, longevity, and safety. Read on to learn from deck specialists about the ramifications of a poorly built deck. Anton Giuroiu Anton Giuroiu, Architect & Founder, Homesthetics.net. Instability From...
Our team is made up of expert decking installers with years of experience in outdoor carpentry. With that experience, some of the lingo specific to our industry comes naturally to us, but we realize it might all sound like Greek to you. We wanted to give you some of...
Time to trade in that boring, cracked patio for something new with a lot more pizzazz? Tearing out all the old concrete is likely the hardest part of the job, but don’t fret. Our home improvement experts recently weighed in with their favorite tips and tricks for...
For starters, you need to decide whether you want a deck railing or not. Not everyone needs or chooses one, and your approach to your railing will depend on a number of different factors. Safety requirements As a general rule, if your deck is below 30 inches, you...
Your deck is the focal point of your backyard. It is where you relax, greet loved ones, celebrate life events, and host those classic summer barbeques. You want the best start for such a big part of your home. A common misconception is that it is impossible to build a...
Colorado may be cold, but it offers its residents plenty of sunshine. You may not be excited about going out into those frigid temperatures, but it’s marvelous to be able to look outside and see the golden glint of sun. It’s also nice to feel it coming in your...
When it comes to the thickness of your vinyl decking material, how can you know you’re making the best choice for your deck and your budget? Is thicker or thinner better? We gathered responses from our readers as they weighed in on this debate. Keep reading to...
Here are 3 things you need to know and 5 options to consider More and more people are using their decks year-round, and with good reason—it’s a great place to spend your time. How is this possible here in the Centennial State? Luckily, there are several viable options...
If you are a Game of Thrones fan, you know the ominous, oft-repeated warning that winter is coming. That’s fiction, but for a wood or composite deck, it holds true that winter is indeed an ominous force. Winter is harsh on both wood and composite decks, so as a deck...
