Is Your Deck Truly Low-Maintenance or Maintenance-Free? There’s No Such Thing!

There is no such thing as a free lunch or a maintenance-free deck. Sure, the manufacturers used to tout that their product would mean that homeowners did not need to do anything, and their deck would always look new. When fiction did not become a reality, many consumers were upset, and rightly so. It’s important … Continue reading "Is Your Deck Truly Low-Maintenance or Maintenance-Free? There’s No Such Thing!"

Composite vs. Wood – Which Is Best for Your New Deck? —Suggestions from Orinda’s Favorite Deck Builder

Decks are used for a variety of reasons. For example, many homeowners enjoy entertaining outdoors even throughout the colder winter months or Sunday morning brunches with the family. For all the reasons there are to build a deck, there are about as many options of materials that can be used. Deciding the best option can … Continue reading "Composite vs. Wood – Which Is Best for Your New Deck? —Suggestions from Orinda’s Favorite Deck Builder"