I know its been a while since I’ve written, mostly because I’m nearing the end of semester in my last year of university. I came across an infographic I thought readers would enjoy. I’ve been trying to make myself one of these for a while but my graphic design skills are laughable. Enjoy!
Home Improvement Trends in 2011 (Infographic) Read More »
When looking at patio materials I often find my clients choosing between two surfaces, interlocking paving stones and stamped concrete. My business offers interlocking pavers as part of our landscape construction service so what follows might seem a little biased but in my opinion discusses some real world issues with stamped concrete.
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I just recently came across an interesting blog post of a neutral party that explains the evidence against most composite companies’ self-marketing declared tactic tagging themselves as “Eco-friendly”. The most important advice when it comes to new products breaking into old markets is to refuse to take things at face value. If you’re thinking of
Is composite decking really eco-friendly? Read More »
I decided to make a quick but informal post about home owners staining their wood decks. There’s been a lot of fuss over composite decking lately because of the claim that they’re “maintenance-free”, although see my article on composite decking for more info. I briefly walked over when you should stain your deck or fence
There is a common misconception when it comes to sealing or staining your deck or fence. Pressure treated lumber is treated in such a way that will prevent major damage due to weather and insects for a short amount of time. You can stain your lumber as soon as it can properly absorb the product.
When should I stain/seal my new deck or fence? Read More »
The building process for a fence usually starts with us arranging to have the ground marked and flagged for any important lines (such as gas, hydro, bell etc). Once the area is confirmed clear of any lines and we are sure of the property line (site plan provided by home owner), we send the plans
Fence building Process Read More »
The building process for a deck usually starts with us arranging to have the ground marked and flagged for any important lines (such as gas, hydro, bell etc). Once the area is confirmed clear of any lines, we send the plans in for approval by the municipality if a permit is needed. We then contract
Deck building process Read More »
Looking for a security of a fence without blocking the view? Then the option of installing Wrought Iron or a Steel fence is your best bet. With the peace of mind that these manufacturers offer anywhere from 5-25 year warranties- you’d have to consider this as a long-term investment for your property. The durability of
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Fences are meant to separate yards for many reasons. The traditional way to go about erecting a fence is to place it along the property line of the neighbouring yards. If you decide to pay for your fence independently, you should made sure the fence is on your property. If your fence inches on your
How do you know where the fence goes? Read More »
