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Deck Problems

PVC Decking

Posted by on December 29, 2010 at 10:29 am

Choices, choices, and more choices….. Although hardwood decking tops the list as the most used decking material, recently there has been a burst of interest shown in PVC decking. Although we, at Ipe Clip®, still prefer a beautiful hardwood Ipe deck, the interest shown in PVC decking is certainly cause for review. PVC decking is [...]

Step away from the mold!

Posted by on December 8, 2010 at 1:51 pm

I received a call from a home owner asking what to do about the mold he found on his deck. He said that he had previously scraped it off and washed it down. “It looked good for about a month, but now it’s back again”. What the homeowner didn’t realize is that mold isn’t just [...]

Deck Building Tips – Your Deck Needs To Breathe

Posted by on September 16, 2010 at 12:47 pm

Did you know that your deck needs to breathe? Well, not exactly like we do, but it still needs air nonetheless. Without proper ventilation and air circulation, your beautiful deck can cup, warp, check, and possibly decay. This mistake can even lead to the failure of your decking surface. Who wants to see that happen [...]