I received a call just last week from a homeowner asking if end sealing his deck boards was necessary. He stated that the company in which he purchased his decking materials said that it was an “un-necessary step” but his builder told him that it indeed was necessary. He was looking to Ipe Clip® for [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]