Harmful: Even though industry standards have changed, the chemicals applied to treat lumber are harmful to the environment. Discoloration: Wood is a natural product, so it is going to be affected by the elements, specifically, exposure to the sun. There’s a scientific process called photo-oxidation that causes the surface of the boards to grey, but,…

Deck lighting requires quite a lot of thought and consideration, as it’s pretty integral to the outside portion of your home – without it your deck has limited visibility. Adding solid deck lights brings the benefit of safety and security – making it an essential and worthwhile investment. There are various options to select from…

For those of you thinking or planning to have a deck built this summer, you will need to add a building permit to your ‘get started’ list. We spoke to Permitguys.ca (who do all our professional drawings for us) so could learn more about deck building permits and ensure you don’t run into any hiccups…

If you’re in the market for decking that doesn’t require long hours of maintenance, PVC (polyvinyl-chloride) and wood-plastic composite decking options have probably made their way to the top of your list. These wood-alternative decking materials eliminate the cumbersome cleaning, painting and staining that traditional wood decking requires, and resist rotting and splintering to help…