Decking

Installing a deck is an incredible way to make the most of your outdoor space. They’re a common addition to homes with backyard spaces of all kinds, and provide space where you can relax, entertain, work from home, or enjoy dinner on a warm summer evening. Decks can vary widely according to size, location, height,…

Building a deck is your gateway to backyard luxury. At Green Side Up, we always recommend using durable, low-maintenance materials that will keep looking good for years to come, but even Trex composite decking isn’t entirely maintenance-free. To help you keep your deck looking its best for years to come, we’ve put together this guide…

There’s plenty of different materials you can use for your deck, but without a doubt the best material to go with is Trex – it completely blows out the competition and it’s an installation service that Green Side Up recommends and provides. Designed with lasting beauty, incredible durability, and easy maintenance, there’s no compromising with…

Harmful: Even though industry standards have changed, the chemicals applied to treat lumber are harmful to the environment, especially in 2024. Here we lay out the disadvantages of pressure treated pine. 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…

Not many people know what Trex Rainescape is or why it’s so important in 2024. Depending on how well-versed you are with renovations and drainage systems, you may have never even heard of it before – but that doesn’t mean you don’t need it. Trex Rainescape is a revolutionary under-deck drainage system that uses a…

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…

A spiral staircase is not just an aesthetically pleasing way you can stylize your stairs anywhere in or outside your home – there’s actually a myriad of benefits of a spiral staircase on your deck. The first and foremost reason to get a spiral staircase is the space you can save. Rather than extend your…

For those of you thinking or planning to have a deck built in the summer of 2023, 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…

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…