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Benefits of Pressure Washing a Wood Deck

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/10/2020 - 10:25am

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Bringing Your Wooden Deck Back to Life with Pressure Washing

If spending more time in your home has caused you to notice the accumulation of dirt, worn or chipped paint on your wooden deck, you’re not alone! As the weather begins to warm up, but with many areas still encouraged to stay home, ensuring your home’s outdoor space is summertime ready is a must for many families. Below, we’ll discuss benefits and tips for pressure washing your wooden deck to bring it back to life this season.

Important to note is the need for careful research, planning and execution,...Read more

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Deck Railing Styles: An Overview

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/07/2020 - 10:18am

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Finding the right railing for your deck can be a daunting, but ultimately worthwhile process. Installing railings on your deck is not only a necessary safety measure but also a great opportunity to spruce up the exterior of your house in a subtle and impactful way.

Thoroughly researching and comparing different products will ensure that you have found the right type of railing for your deck. Before you do that, learning about some of the most common deck railing styles will help you make a more informed decision when it comes time to purchase.

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Spindles and Balusters - What's the Difference?

Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/05/2019 - 11:07am

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An architect, carpenter, or contractor may refer to “balusters” while designing and building a staircase or outdoor patio deck. You might ask, “What’s a baluster?” Americans interchange the words “baluster” and “spindle”, although the industry-specific term for the decorative supports within a staircase is technically called a “baluster”.

The average homeowner may not know the difference between a baluster, spindle , upright, or picket. Essentially, all of these terms refer to the thin vertical posts within a...Read more

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How to Choose Wood Porch Columns For Your Home

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/06/2018 - 9:42am

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Whether you're buying them for a new home or replacing existing ones, wood porch columns have the power to transform your home's exterior. That said, it's important to pick the right type of wood and the right style to best complement your home. Keep reading for some helpful tips for choosing wood porch columns for your home.

Choosing a Type of Wood When it comes to choosing the right kind of wood for your porch columns, be sure to pick a wood that is pressure treated and KDAT (kiln dried after treated). Pressure treated and KDAT lumber are better options than regular wood, as their...Read more
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The Value of Finials

Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/16/2018 - 3:39pm

acorn top finial

Wood fence post finials serve an important function that is often overlooked: protecting the top of a post. Most of us don’t realize how important it is to do so because we assume that if wood is treated, it will last a long time.

The problem is, with a round post, the wood is treated when it is green and freshly sawn, but it’s hard to treat green wood. The treatment protects the outside of the post, but the inside is still susceptible to rotting, especially if water gets into the ends of the post. This can cause the...Read more

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