A wood deck can be a great addition to your backyard, incorporating style with functionality. Whether you want to build a traditional deck or get creative with innovative design, you will need to do some planning to ensure that you end up with an aesthetically pleasing lumber deck that will stand up to the elements. […]
A Basic Guide to Planning a Wood Deck for Your Home
Common Problems that Can Ruin Outdoor Wood Surfaces
Once wood surfaces have accumulated damage, sometimes it is hard to reverse without replacing entire sections of the structure. There are several causes for wood damage outdoors, but fortunately there are ways to prevent these problems, such as using high-grade redwood or cedar lumber, using appropriately graded pressure-treated lumber, and coating you lumber with a […]
Hardwood vs. Softwood: What’s the Difference?
The classification of hard and soft wood is not made by the density of the wood itself, but rather by the reproduction of the trees the wood comes from. Trees may either be angiosperms or gymnosperms, meaning that they either produce their seeds in protective coverings or allow their seeds to fall to the ground […]
How to Build Deck Footings with QUIKRETE
When you’ve made the decision to build a deck it’s important to build your deck the right way so it will last. An important step is properly installing the footings for your deck. Usually made of concrete, these footings can be considered the most important part to building your deck correctly. J&W Lumber recommends using […]
What is Pressure Treatment?
If you are considering adding a lumber deck or fence to your home, then you may be concerned about weather damage that may occur to your new wooden structures. Much of the damage that lumber takes is due to moisture, which encourages the growth of mold and bacteria that weaken the wood and cause aesthetic […]
It’s Not Too Late to Build a Patio Cover | J&W Lumber
Patio covers are one of the best ways to cool down your backyard or patio area. As summer rages on, it’s getting hotter and that means you can’t sit out in your backyard and relax like you could do a few weeks ago. But the good news is you’ve still got time to build a […]