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Articles about decking (0-50 of 443)
- Decking: Enjoy The Beauty Of Your Garden
By: Jo Harris | - Garden decking is an art being performed in the field of gardening. It is a useful and nice addition to your garden. If you do not have decking, you cannot enjoy the pleasure and beauty of the garden up close and if you are using your garden without decking, you are spoiling your own garden. Sounds strange? But its true. Decking is a very important part of the garden.
There are several different ways to construct decking and according to your preferences, you can make use of diff ...
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- Decking From Wickes
By: Emma McCann | - Gardens are a great use of space especially when the weather is good as they hold host to barbeques, sunbathing sessions and is home ultimately to gardening, the process of planting and maintaining your garden with such items as flowers, plants and shrub. Playing in the garden is a great pass time for children and even adults. Christmas morning and its snowing outside where best to go but the garden to throw snowballs at one another. Gardens similar to your home are as good as you make them. ...
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- Choosing Composite Decking: What To Look For
By: Ben Anton | - Our unique Northwest weather presents a challenge for homeowners, particularly when it comes to outdoor structures such as decks. Choosing the right decking material for your climate makes a big difference in determining the lifespan and attractiveness of your deck, which is why many homeowners are turning to composite decking for a solution.
Composite decking material is made from a combination of wood fibers encased in plastic. The result is a deck that's more durable and easier ...
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- Essentials Tips To Maintain Your Decking Area
By: Kevin JSmith | - The world is gradually becoming more and more fashionable. At every walk of life, people think about the beautification. Either we talk about the indoor decoration or outdoor decoration, people are more concern. They have great aesthetic sense to dcor their indoor and outdoor areas with the decks. Subsequently, timber decking has become common and popular methods to maximize the living space.
Of course, timber decking is one of the best ways of decorating the outdoor living space. ...
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- Ipe Decking Is Great For Home Improvement & New Deck Designs
By: George Amarillo | - One of the most popular wood choices seen throughout modern architecture is ipe decking. When you browse through popular architecture and home magazines, you are bound to see many wonderful homes. These homes tend to feature the latest in technology, architectural design concepts, as well as, innovative ways to use various construction materials. Also, as Green Building gets increasingly popular, you will also see how home designers and builders are utilizing eco-friendly materials.
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- Cumaru Decking Now Available At Stone+wood Outlet In Portland Oregon
By: SteveMay | - Stone+Wood Outlet has both 1x6 and 5/4x6 Cumaru hardwood decking now in stock at their stores located in Portland, Oregon. The 1x6 is being offered from $2.49/LF (lineal foot) and the 5/4x6 from $3.09/LF. To celebrate the new arrival, Stone+Wood Outlet has also dropped the price of their exotic Angelim Pedra 5/4x6 decking to $1.99/LF.
Cumaru, an exotic hardwood species imported from South America, is native to Venezuela, Colombia, Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, and the Guianas. Cumaru hard ...
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- Composite Decking Reviews Make It Clear That Ipe Decking Is Better
By: George Amarillo | - There is a lot of misinformation out there about composite decking and ipe decking. Composite decking companies pay a ton of money to convince an unsuspecting public that their product is safe, reliable, and a good value. Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, let's cut to the chase. Ipe decking is a much better value, is more eco-friendly and will provide decades of enjoyment to you and your family. On the other hand, composite decking is pretty much going to be the exact opposite. I ...
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- Ipe Decking Is The Preferred Choice In Cities Worldwide
By: George Amarillo | - There's a lot of interest in ipe decking. This is evidenced when you see all of the new commercial projects that are popping up throughout the country that are using this premium exotic hardwood. In addition many green building projects are also using ipe wood in many interesting and unique ways.
Recently, New York City just unveiled an extremely innovative and unique park concept called the New York City Highline Park. This park was created by designers who thought that an abandone ...
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- Reasons To Build A Deck With Ipe Decking
By: Don Turtleby | - Now more than ever, homeowners who are eager to stay in their home are asking themselves, Is now the time to build a deck? and If I build a deck, will it make my home more appealing and valuable in later years?
Simply put, the answer to both questions is Yes!
There are many reasons why now is the time to build a deck. Here are just a few reasons why you may want to contact a direct importer of quality hardwoods and a deck builder right away. The sur ...
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- Ipe Decking Is Scientifically Proven To Be The Best
By: George Amarillo | - Theres a lot of talk about which decking material can stand the test of time, the elements, and possible accidents that could cause a fire. The truth is, that only one decking material, far outperforms pressure treated decking, composite decking, and most other wood decking materials; ipe decking.
While its nice to sit here and tell you that ipe decking is the best out there, period. Savvy homeowners need to know that there are actual facts behind all the hype. Speci ...
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- Compare Ipe Decking & Cedar Decking
By: George Amarillo | - When it comes to decking, both cedar decking and ipe wood are very popular choices. However, when it comes to long term sustainability, appeal, and value, nothing compares to ipe decking.
The reasons for this can be found in the hardwood themselves. Ipe lumber is denser than Cedar decking. This density is very important to take note of. Because ipe wood is extremely dense, an ipe deck will be more resistant to mold, mildew, rot and decay. On the other hand, cedar wood is much softer ...
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- Compare Ipe Decking & Pressure Treated Decking
By: George Amarillo | - Ipe decking is world-renowned for its durability and natural resistance to mold, mildew, fungus, and insects. In addition, because ipe wood features natural oils and is extremely dense, it also is able to resist both rot and decay more than any other hardwood and composite decking material. Many homeowners and deck builders prefer to build a deck with ipe over pine because of those unique natural qualities.
The main reason why people end up settling for a pine wood deck is because i ...
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- Ipe Decking Is Great For Building A Deck
By: George Amarillo | - Are you having trouble deciding on what wood to use for your deck? Are you thinking of settling for a composite deck? If youre hung up on moving forward with your deck building plans, then its time to take the plunge and settle down with a decking material that will improve the look and feel of your home, not to mention, its overall value. Ipe hardwood is one such decking material that, upon further research, is a clear-cut and affordable choice. Whether you are a homeowner in Bo ...
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- I Can't Believe It's Ipe
By: Chloe Madeiras | - I Cant Believe Its Ipe
Ipe also referred to as Brazilian Walnut and Ironwood is used in both interior flooring application and outdoor decking. Ipe is prized for its strength, longevity and beauty. This exotic hardwood is available FSC certified and is gaining tremendous attention for its superior qualities. Customers who are looking for a low to no maintenance, insect, mold, fungus and rot resistant wood that has beautiful natural and warm tones will be ecst ...
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- Ipe Decking Vs. Composite Decking
By: Chloe Madeiras | - Ipe Decking vs. Composite Decking
Ipe decking and composite decking has been the newest rage in decking material for different reasons. Ipe wood is now less expensive and less labor intensive with new technology and machinery. This hardwood is so dense and strong that previous to the advancement of some milling machinery, it was not cost effective to use Ipe. In the last 20 years, Ipe has come a long way and is now available as a permanent fixture on your backyard. Composite de ...
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- Ten Reasons To Choose Cedar For Your Deck Or Fence
By: Colleen Welch | - Drizzly winter months, intense green foliage, and friendly folks are not the only signs that you are in the Pacific Northwest. The area is also the home to an abundance of cedar fences and decks.
The use of cedar in Northwest construction projects is more than popular - it's also practical. Assuming you have chosen real wood over one of the new lower maintenance choices, then cedar is the right material for your next deck or fence. Consider these 10 reasons I consider cedar a s ...
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- Best Wood Solution For Pier Decking
By: RW Tanner | - Piers are subject to more environmental stress than possibly any other structure possible. The constant ebb and flow of water - especially in the ocean - can wreak havoc on a pier in a very short period of time. When building a pier, the factor that most people get confused about is which type of wood is most suitable for pier decking. This is understandable, as there is a large variety of options. Fortunately, there is a clear winner in the bunch, but first, lets discuss the types of wood that ...
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- The Truth About Composite Decking & Ipe Wood - Fact Vs. Fiction
By: Don Turtleby | - There is a ton of misinformation about ipe wood. For the most part, many people would have you believe that purchasing ipe hardwood is a sin against the earth. To be frank, this is just not the case. Likewise, many people would also have you believe that composite decking is an eco-friendly product that makes a great alternative to other exotic hardwoods. Again, this is not the case. Here's why.
Composite decking is made from plastic and recycled wood fibers. Many people think that ...
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- Choose Beauty And Durability In Wood Porch Decking
By: RW Tanner | - When it comes to the options available for material to construct wood porch decking, there are a variety of good looking wood choices depending upon your design preference.
Redwood is among the best known and most popular woods available, with a natural beauty and a resistance to decay and insect infestation. If you purchase grades that include sapwood, however, termites can be problematic. Clear Heart Redwood with no knots is the most expensive grade available but has the least amo ...
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- Fsc Wood Is Perfect For Your Green Building Project
By: George Amarillo | - Established in 1993, the Forest Stewardship Council is dedicated to promoting responsible forestry management throughout the world. They are also an independent, non-profit organization that is beholden to no government or industry. Simply put, they are doing a great deal to make sure that the world's lumber companies start to recognize that the old ways of logging through environmentally irresponsible forestry are a thing of the past. As a viable alternative, the profitable and beneficial way o ...
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- Compare Ipe Wood Decking To Pine Decking
By: RW Tanner | - Ipe wood has been introduced into the market for use in outside decking, deck chairs, deck swings and outdoor playhouses. This is an exotic hardwood that is extremely hard and durable. It is also known by several other names as Cortez, Ironwood, Greenheart, Tahuari, Madera Negra and Ampa. Ipe is dark brown in color similar to a dark walnut. Pine decking material has a yellowish green tint to the wood. You can notice a distinctly green dust coming from the Ipe wood when cutting it and it is of a ...
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- Build A Simple Deck
By: Joe Swantack | - I cant promise you a beachfront view, but I know youll enjoy relaxing on this simple deck wherever you choose to build it. Since its at ground level, you dont have to fuss with challenging railings or footings. All you need are basic carpentry tools and a relatively flat area in your yard or garden. The foundation is nothing more than 4x6 treated timbers buried in the soil, with decorative joists and construction-grade cedar decking and a bench. Follow the instruc ...
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- The Best Wood Decking On The Planet Ipe
By: RW Tanner | - A deck can be a wonderful addition to your home, a place where friends and family congregate during get togethers or where you can unwind at the end of a long, hard day of work. More than just a place to set up a couple of lounge chairs and a table, though, a deck can be a true extension of your home; in many ways, decks extend the livable space of your home, offering you a whole extra area to spread out. Since it can be such an important part of a home, the way that a deck is designed matters a ...
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- Ipe Decking & What To Look For
By: Chloe Madeiras | - Ipe also known as Brazilian Walnut (botanical name Tabebuia Spp.) is commonly sold as decking, flooring and furniture. It is a beautiful and exotic hardwood with a Janka Hardness of 3600 compared to California Redwood at 420. This gives you an idea of how hard this wood is and why the lifespan of this wood is up to 100 years compared to the relatively short lifespan of its competitors. When looking for Ipe decking you want to consider several factors: the wood, the supplier and the accessories. ...
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- Ipe Wood Delivers Superior Performance Outdoors
By: RW Tanner | - This Brazilian hardwood is one of the best products that can be purchased for use in outdoor projects. Ipe wood is a tropical hardwood originating in Central and South America. Because of the location of the trees natural growth, the tree possesses certain attributes that favor its growth in a rainforest environment. These attributes are also favorable for wood that will be used in outdoor door projects. One of these traits in particular is the ability of the wood to resist insects and moisture. ...
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- Use Of Ipe Decking Results In Lasting Outdoor Enjoyment
By: RW Tanner | - When a large outdoor project is first considered, many things are taken in to account. Where will it go, how will it be used, what materials to use for construction and how long it will last are just a few of these. Choosing to use the tropical hardwood, Ipe can help answer a few of the tough questions, particularly the one about how long it will last. Not only does this wood answer the question about the lifespan of the proposed project, it can help address a few others as well.
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- How To Make Your Deck Last Forever
By: Joe Swantack | - Decking: The floor bears the brunt of rot on decks. Because deck boards lie flat, water collects in the cracks and knots and soaks into the end grain, especially at splices. Because these areas stay wet for long periods of time, they are the most vulnerable to decay. Choose a composite decking for your flat surfaces and natural wood for privacy walls, planter trim and other exposed wood to give your projects a more natural tactile character, and look. Because these items are largely vertica ...
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- Your Guide To Deck Design And Diy Decking
By: Les Renshaw | - Almost every gardener from the beginner to the experienced home handyman can use deck board to create a practical and attractive level area once they have learned how to buiuld decking. One of the main reasons for this is that deck boards are both practical and easy-to-work. Indeed, in recent years, they become one of the most popular and cost-effective ways to improve both the practicality and the appeal of gardens.
When you know how to build decking youll realise that it ...
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- How To Choose Garden Decking
By: Les Renshaw | - In recent years, garden decking has become one of the most popular and cost-effective ways to improve both the appeal and the practicality of gardens. Timber decking in particular has shown itself as a practical and easy-to-work solution. Indeed almost every gardener, from the downright beginner to the experienced home handyman, can create a useful and attractive area of wood decking and around the country there are many holiday areas where caravan decking has been used to create a pleasing feat ...
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- Get The Best Decking & Flooring In Phoenix
By: John Waters | - Is your outdoor decking on its last leg? Do you wish you had beautiful outdoor flooring that is the envy of friends and guests? This article will provide you with tips on how to get the best decking and flooring in Phoenix. Whether you're looking to replace your existing decking or have one put in, the following information will be beneficial to you and will help you avoid costly mistakes.
Your deck or patio should be an extension of your home. In Phoenix, you and your family c ...
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- Trex Decking Offers A Major Improvement Over Wood Decks
By: Trex Decking | - It's not uncommon to see backyards with wood decks around the pool or right off the house. And unfortunately, it's not uncommon to see a wood deck that's faded, splintered or severely damaged by insects.
Wood decks look great when they're installed, and they can add value to your home. But, the look and the value decrease as wood ages. Even with constant maintenance, you know you're on borrowed time with a wood deck. In fact, you can often spend more in maintaining a wood deck tha ...
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- Decking
By: arcel | - Decking is a site that is dedicated to bringing all the information that we can possibly find about decks. Considered a luxury addition to any home, many home owners privileged enough to have outdoor decks constructed really want to know more about the proper maintenance and cleaning techniques for their decks. Other home owners may also find interesting tips and tricks on how to construct their very own outdoor decks, complete with all the information regarding which material would be fit for t ...
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- Get The Best Decking & Flooring In Arizona
By: John Waters | - Is your outdoor decking on its last leg? Do you wish you had beautiful outdoor flooring that is the envy of friends and guests? This article will provide you with tips on how to get the best decking and flooring in Arizona. Whether you're looking to replace your existing decking or have one put in, the following information will be beneficial to you and will help you avoid costly mistakes.
Your deck or patio should be an extension of your home. In Arizona, you and your family c ...
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- Choose Decking That's Best For You
By: Ray Halackna | - At ARCHADECK, weve been building decks for 28 years and in that time, weve utilized many different decking products. We offer our customers what we believe are the best decking materials available in wood, composite and vinyl/plastic from the leading brands in the industry. But the material that is right for you is the one that has the best overall package of features that are important to you.
There are many decking materials available today from wood, composite ...
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- Garden Decking
By: Siobhan Murray | - Most of the people use their gardens during the early morning and late evening, so that they can either spend the day in a lively manner or end their taxing and hectic day with a warm cup of coffee and unwind. The garden is the liveliest part of the house, where you feel as if you have fallen in the lap of Mother Nature, and want to spend all your lovely evenings there. However, many people are unable to deck up their gardens in an effective manner and thus, are also not able to utilise them als ...
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- How To Install Decking
By: Richard Vande Sompel | - The process of installing decking boards is the most satisfying part of the construction process of building a deck. The work proceeds quickly because most of the layout work will have been completed at this stage. Generally the decking can be applied in one day especially if a helper is available to provide assistance.
Take the time to sort through the stack of deck boards and select which side will be up for each piece. Discard any boards with bad cracks, twists or other damage. ...
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- Choosing Your Pool Decking
By: Adrian Kinley | - More and more people are now having a swimming pool built in the garden. The excitement of planning the pool often means people fall into the trap of not giving the landscaping and pool decking area enough thought.
When deciding on a deck to finish off your new swimming pool remember your decking is not there just as a means of entering and leaving your swimming pool. It will be a place to relax on a lounger or to entertain guests while you watch the kids playing in the pool.
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- Decking - The Low Maintenance Alternative
By: Loreno Lepe | - If you are looking for a cost-effective, low-maintanance way to revamp your garden, installing decking could be the answer. No longer simply for DIY enthusiasts or professional gardeners, this instant and practical way of beautifying a garden, backyard or commerical business is more popular than ever.
Decking can be used as a stylish alternative to the tiresome chores that come with keeping a lawn immaculate. The wooden timber gives your yard a more natural feel than other grass r ...
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- Composite Decking Extends Your Living Space
By: Bob Prezzano | - The busy lifestyles of homeowners along with a strong desire for outdoor living space has created a demand for new products that are low maintenance yet have a unique and natural wood-like appearance.
Increasingly, people have a new attitude toward decking boards and are breaking away from traditional wood choices, although wood decks are still very popular. This is especially true when people consider adding an outdoor extension to their indoor living space. They may want an ind ...
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- Quality Composite Decking For The Smart Consumer
By: Bob Prezzano | - Thinking of buying new home decking? You should be aware there are new, attractive alternatives to wood decks. These deck building products provide increased durability as well as extremely low maintenance. Youll appreciate the new styles and colors which are a break from the humdrum, common deck materials that homeowners are tired of seeing. Consumers are looking for something different this year.
Todays deck building products manufacturers are producing a wide array of ne ...
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- Quality Composite Decking
By: Scott White | - Thinking of buying new home decking? You should be aware there are new, attractive alternatives to wood decks. These deck building products provide increased durability as well as extremely low maintenance. Youll appreciate the new styles and colors which are a break from the humdrum, common deck materials that homeowners are tired of seeing. Consumers are looking for something different this year.
Todays deck building products manufacturers are producing a wide array of ne ...
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