Red Batu hardwood is an increasingly popular exterior decking wood. Not only is it beautiful to look at but it’s durable in harsh weather conditions: a winning combination! Red Batu is similar to other hardwoods like Ipe, and can be used in place of composite or synthetic decking. In addition to decks, Red Batu can…
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Are you installing a western red cedar deck and looking advice before you apply your finish? Cedar is an incredibly durable building material that’s naturally resistant to rot, decay, and insects. To keep your deck looking great for years to come, follow these four steps: 1. Proper Preparation The first step to finishing a cedar…
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When working with dressed Douglas Fir, inside or outside, you’ll want to protect the wood by properly finishing it. We talked to our experts to compile the top four tips on how to properly finish your Douglas Fir lumber: 1. Wait for Lumber to Dry In order for stain or other finish to properly soak in,…
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Knotty vs. Select Cedar is the question we are going to help you answer today. Western red cedar is a popular material for interior and exterior applications, and rightfully so. It’s durable, sustainable, and beautiful. Cedar is also versatile because the wood is sorted based on a number of criteria, so you can choose the…
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The most common question we hear is, how much will it cost? But when it comes to composite decking costs, it’s hard to give a definitive answer. Relatively, composite is less expensive than PVC, but more expensive than wood. There are also a number of companies manufacturing composite decking – and each brand has multiple…
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For homeowners thinking about installing their first deck, it can be confusing to make sense of all the decking options – especially when it comes to PVC vs composite decking. At first glance, they seem fairly similar, but there are some key differences between the two. PVC Composite Made of 100% synthetic material Made from…
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You’ve decided to go with a composite decking product and have narrowed it down to TimberTech. So, now you need to decide between the different TimberTech lines, but which one is right for you and your project? Three TimberTech Product Lines TimberTech organizes its decking products into three distinct lines: Choosing the right TimberTech line…
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There are many decking options out there, as a result, it can be overwhelming to try and understand all the differences between the products. In a recent article, we went in-depth on the different TimberTech lines. To summarize, the TimberTech brand offers three distinct levels of products: Azek, Pro, and Edge. So, let’s dig deeper…
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Trex has become synonymous with composite decking – and with good reason – they produce a quality product and continually innovate. Trex has been supplying decking material for almost three decades and has become the world’s largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking products. 3 Trex Collections Over the years, Trex has added to its product line…
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Pressure-treated, cedar, composite, and PVC are common decking materials – but what do you know about thermally modified wood decking? If you’re like most people, probably not much. Pyrolysis is the process of heating wood to over 400°F (180 °C) in the absence of oxygen. This process completely removes moisture and changes the chemical structure…
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Live edge slabs make beautiful tables and countertops; however, they are susceptible to warping and cupping. The best way to keep a slab flat is to properly prepare the surface and install a c-channel. Expect Expansion and Contraction All wood has moisture in it, and as the moisture evaporates, the wood will physically change shape.…
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