Having recently returned from the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas, I got to thinking about backyard and deck design styles. Especially since the southwest definitely has its own rather cool style and colour palette. […]
Seven Hot Deck and Backyard Design Trends
I was curious to see whether what I was recommending to my clients matched with the current trends the industry pundits were talking about. The great thing about the Internet is that it was really […]
Tips From a Toronto Deck-Building Pro: Tip # 8
Furnish Your Deck Before It Is Built Your goal should be to have a deck that optimally suits your outdoor lifestyle—now, and into the future. One of the ways to make sure you hit that […]
Anatomy of a Well Appointed Composite Deck. Part II: What You See.
Building a Composite Deck Over the past couple of blog posts we have been discussing how to build a rock solid composite deck. First we checked local by-laws and building codes to make sure that […]
Anatomy of a Well Appointed Composite Deck. Part I
When it comes to a new deck, do you know “best” deck construction practices? You’ve been looking on Houzz.com and you’ve found some great pictures of decks and deck designs that you think will ideally […]
Tips from a Toronto Deck-Building Pro: Tip # 12
Add Versatility to Your Deck Even if you don’t have a large family, there may be times when you wish there was additional seating. A great way to add additional seating without taking up a […]
3D Virtual Tours Help You Envision Your Finished Deck
It’s time to start thinking about summer projects. Are you considering a new deck this summer? The winter is a great time to get your deck design done. That way, when the snow is off […]
Tips From a Toronto Deck-Building Pro: Tip #13
Add Colour With Your Accessories COLOUR styles and trends change every few years. There is nothing that will make your deck look dated faster than choosing an exotic colour that is no longer “in”. Choose […]
Tips from a Toronto Deck-Building Pro: Tip #9
Don’t Forget to Look Up We ain’t in California! Here in Toronto we never know what to expect when it comes to our weather. Plan to extend the usability of your deck by considering the […]
Computer-aided deck design lets you experience your deck before it’s built
Building the perfect deck that will ideally suit your family’s outdoor lifestyle and outdoor entertaining needs while seamlessly fitting into the physical character of your landscaping and the architectural style of your home involves a […]