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wood-texture-options

Wood Texture Options: Rough Sawn, Skip-Dressed, Fresh Sawn, and Dressed

When purchasing lumbers and timbers, you’ll be confronted with wood texture (sometimes called...
consultation-desk

Prefinished Wood Siding Guide

If you’re looking to re-side your home with wood, you have two...
Gingerbread Trim

How to Match Gingerbread Trim 

There are over 7,500 properties listed in Ottawa’s heritage register, with many...
Wood Siding Guide

Unfinished Wood Siding Guide

When it comes to choosing wood siding, there are a lot of...
wood-decking-options

Cedar, Ipe or Red Batu Decking — Which is Best for You?

When it comes to the best wood for an Ottawa deck, there...
cutek

Why We Recommend CUTEK Extreme to Finish Decks 

Are you looking to stain your wood decking? High-quality decking stains protect...
Red Batu Decking

5 Reasons to Use Red Batu for Decking   

Red Batu hardwood is an increasingly popular exterior decking wood. Not only...
Cedar Deck

4 Tips to Finish a Cedar Deck

Are you installing a western red cedar deck?  Cedar is an incredibly...
douglas fir

4 Tips to Finish Douglas Fir Lumber 

When working with dressed Douglas Fir, either inside or outside, you'll want...
select/knotty cedar decking

Knotty vs. Select Cedar – Which Should You Choose?    

Western red cedar is a popular material for interior and exterior applications,...
Azek-Coastline

How Much Does Composite Decking Cost? 

The most common question we hear is, how much will it cost?...
PVC vs composite

PVC vs Composite Decks 

For homeowners thinking about installing their first deck, it can be confusing...