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Homeowner Services

7 Ways to Remove Pine Sap from Composite Decking

Pine sap can be a sticky nuisance, especially when it finds its way onto your beautiful composite decking or outdoor furniture. Left untreated, the sap can harden and become challenging to remove, leaving your deck looking less than pristine. While...

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Seawall

10 Seawall Maintenance Tips for Long-Lasting Protection

Living near a waterfront property can be a dream come true. The calming sound of waves, beautiful sunsets, and easy access to water-based activities make it an idyllic lifestyle. Managing the potential erosion, flooding, and other challenges posed by proximity...

Decking Projects

7 Signs That You Need a New Deck

Did you know that since 2003 over 6,500 people have been injured from deck collapses? This is a serious statistic, especially given the fact that nearly everyone has a deck or porch attached to their homes. It's easy to put...

Dock Projects

5 Things to Consider When Creating a Custom Dock

All docks are not created equal. Some docks are even dangerous. While the process of building one is similar to traditional decks, a custom dock can make all the difference to a marina. Though they have a similar weight distribution,...

Decking Projects

Wood or Composite Decking: Which is Best?

If you're thinking about building a new deck or replacing an old one, you have a lot of decisions to make. How large will this deck be? Are you attaching it to a house or other structure? Most importantly, what...

Dock Projects

Why Your Dock’s Foundation Piling is So Important

What could be more wonderful than enjoying your morning cuppa on a newly built dock? Offering recreational and functional use, investing in your own dock for a waterfront home is one way to add some serious value to your property....

Seawall

6 Important Questions to Ask Before Building a Seawall

If part of your land borders a body of water or you are thinking of building a dock, it’s time to consider whether you need a seawall. What is a Seawall? A seawall is a barrier designed to prevent erosion,...

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Dock Projects

Types of Docks and Why They Matter

Not all boat docks are created equally. When building a dock, you’ll want to consider the area in which you are constructing it, the type of water it will come in contact with, and how you want to use it...

Contractor Services, Dock Projects, Seawall

Decks & Docks Lumber Company Now Fabricates Custom Stirrups

Decks & Docks Lumber Company now bends rebar to spec for custom stirrups. Stirrups are bent pieces of rebar that form a cage around which concrete is poured for structural components like beams and seawalls. What are rebar and stirrups?...

Decking Projects

Why We Trust Trex Decking

Trex, the world’s largest manufacturer of composite decking and railings, was founded in 1996. In the 21 years since its inception, they’ve made a splash in the decking world. At Decks & Docks, we’re proud to carry the outstanding products...

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