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Bamboo Screens are a great way to ad privacy

Our customer asked us to build a privacy area for their spa. We used bamboo materials, and the finished area looked fantastic. We can use various materials to build a privacy screen, just ask us.

Where Should I Build My Deck?

When building a deck most people build it along the back of their home for easy access to their backyard. After all, that's where most of the fun happens, and nobody likes to miss out.

Decks are especially fun if you have quite a sloped lot. A custom deck can be built to take advantage of a view that maybe wasn't visible from the sloping lot before. And then, all of a sudden you have this "new" incredible view, up in the tree tops perhaps. Decks also make a great "sunning" area for us humans, and even those 4 legged little darlings, they also create a fantastic "eating" area. A perfect way to invite friends over to break in that new patio.

You won't be sorry when you've finally made that big investment to build your deck.

Does a new deck add value/bring buyers?

Nothing improves the appearance and functionality of a house exterior more than an expertly designed and hand-crafted deck construction or patio enclosure. A professional deck contractor such as James at Accent Deck Design can provide you with a custom deck plan sure to enhance the outside of your home; at the same time meeting your individual needs and tastes. So, will having a nice deck on your property bring you buyers in a selling market? Well, deck additions score heavily in increased property values, so the answer is yes. Most buyers looking for a home will enjoy having some extra "entertaining" space outdoors, and if their final choice was between two comparable homes, and one had a beautiful deck, then you know which one they'd pick.

Stripping, staining, and finishing with new technology deck products will also bring new life to any existing deck. So if you already have a deck in "not-so-good" shape, then think about maybe adding to it, and cleaning it up really nice. We have links to some very good deck finishers on our website.

My Deck Designs featured in Womens's Day Magazine Article

Accent Deck Design featured in the latest edition of Women's Day Magazine - Gardening and Deck Design.

Deck with railings

A natural wood and very nice looking....

They rarely split and crack, but when they do...whatch out!... it's like lots of tiny razor blades, and they are very difficult to sand out.

Of course we are talking about Natural Hardwoods

Ipe, (pronounced "ee pay") hardwood decking has recently become a top choice for residential decks due to its low maintenance, attractive color, and very smooth surface. Very resistant to rot, insects, UV exposure, ice, salt, abrasion, splintering, and chemicals, Ipe is a heavy timber, approximately 64 lbs. per cubic foot when dry, and has a Class A fire rating that lasts over 25 years. You may have heard it called "Ironwood" because it is the longest lasting natural wood on the market. There are others, like "Tigerwood" however the life span has yet to be determined.

All hardwoods are very beautiful once installed, but, every type of wood has an advantage, or a disadvantage and unfortunately the disadvantages to owning an Ipe deck, is that it will require a little more maintenance such as annual staining to keep it looking beautiful. That means an extra annual cost to homeowners, also the cost of building with hardwoods are on the upper end of deck prices.

I hope this brief explanation on hardwoods was helpful to you in making your decision whether or not to use them when building your deck. Please call me if you would like me to discuss it further with you.