With all the attention to deck accessories, lighting, and sound, it’s easy to overlook one of the most essential components of a deck – it’s railing. In most jurisdictions, you’re required to have a railing if your deck is 30 inches or higher off the ground. But a railing is far more than just a safety feature
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The right privacy for your deck
Everyone knows what a deck is. Most people are familiar with structures to cover a deck whether they are awnings, pagodas, or roofs. What may be less well known is that many homeowners add walls to their decks, and no, we’re not talking about screened-in porches. These are wall without roofs that primarily provide additional privacy for those on the deck. Here are some the options homeowners have with deck walls.
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Low-voltage vs. solar lighting
In our last post we talked about adding lights to your decking project. These days, homeowners have several options when it comes to outdoor lighting. Among the most popular choices are solar and low-voltage lighting. These eco-friendly options can save homeowners money on their electric bills. Both have their advantages and disadvantages, but for your deck low-voltage lighting might be the best way to go.
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Accessorize your deck
From outdoor kitchens, to hot tubs, to pagodas, homeowners make a lot extravagant additions to their decks that make them more useful and appealing. However, don’t overlook more basic items that make your decks more comfortable. Here are some of them.
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More positive feedback for MAD Fence
We recently received a very nice letter from one of our customers and wanted to pass on some of what was said. This customer had an existing deck we removed and replaced with a low-maintenance deck. We helped not only with the building of the deck but also with designing it. Here’s what the customer had to say:
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Enhance your deck dining experience
Dining al fresco on your deck is one of the great joys of summer. You can enjoy the great food and drink while taking in the scenery around your yard. If you’d like to enhance your experience, here are some things to consider:
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What “wood” you choose?
In last week’s blog, we made a passing reference to the differences in the varieties of wood used for fencing. This week we’d like to go into this topic a little further.
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Worried about getting splinters on your deck? Worry no more!
Check out how we can help you restore your deck to its Golden Age!
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Summer deck and fence maintenance!
Paying to repair or replace large ticket home essentials such as decks and fences. So why not just maintain them? Keeping your home maintained is the key to getting the most out of your money and the longest amount of time out of your purchase. Now that summer is here and the outdoor entertaining has begun, you obviously want the best looking house on the street. So here are some maintenance tips to help you out.
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Backyard Safety!
The kids are almost done with school, the pool is open, the grill is fired up and summer is here! What better time to buff up on your back yard safety then now? Backyards can be such a joy for family and friends to gather in, but the more your back yard entails, the more potential danger that can bring to your children or your neighbor’s children.