It is not recommended you place grills on wooden decks. If you do you must take measures to keep any burning ash or grease from falling onto the deck. The only people who can cook on their deck or patios are those living in single family houses or duplexes. Even then, it is a good idea to be sure the device is away from the house or overhanging structure. Keep children and pets away from the grill. Stay with the device while it is hot or a flame is present.

I prefer to use a large brush or a mop. You want to get large amounts of Stain Solver liquid on the deck surface. Hand pump sprayers often apply too little solution to the surface. If you must use a sprayer, make sure the product has dissolved completely or you will clog the nozzle! Also, be sure you spray on lots of liquid.

Because HotTubs2Buy’s hot tubs have no metal or wood in them they lend themselves very favorably compared to the competition for sinking in. There are some things that need to be considered. Firstly drainage is vital as you don’t want the hole in which the hot tub is situated filling up with water as there is electronics in the base of the hot tub that could get damaged.

Yes. The fence post can be core mounted into concrete or surface mounted with one of our pedestal bases. When using a pedestal base, it is recommended not to use a fence over 54 inches tall.

Sometimes. We can normally design our Conservatory products to the dimensions of your deck or patio. Our Conservatories are usually built up with a pony wall so the foundation of your deck or patio will have to be strong and adequate. If your deck floor has spaces between the floor boards (example: a typical Canadian outdoor deck made with 2 x 6 floor boards and 2 x 10 joists) you'll need to put a solid layer over top like plywood and carpet, tile, hardwood...

A hard level surface is recommended. Placing the unit on a surface that is not hard and level can cause the unit to perform poorly or shut off due to activation of the safety tilt switch.

Yes, as long as the pool location allows you to secure all doors and windows. A ground cloth under the pool is highly recommended. Do not drag the liner across the concrete, as abrasions will cause holes. The surface must be flat, level and stable.

You can bake all dough products directly on the deck. Other foods must either be cooked on a sizzle platter, pannini plate or in a ceramic pot.

awning is more durable, for starters. And it can shade a much larger area. It can be designed and constructed to meet your home's unique configuration. An umbrella is highly susceptible to wind damage and must always be handled manually.

Yes, provided you have ample room to allow for the additional 3 inches that will be above the concrete. If this is going into a doorway, you may have a problem with clearance. Also, the concrete should be free of any major cracks. Remember, any movement in the concrete slabs that you are going over will show themselves in the surface of the paving stones.

Lower Providence prides itself on the quality and safety of construction that takes place in our township. We have a strict policy of being code compliant: no matter how large or smal of a projectl. A detailed plan review is done with each building permit application that includes a site plan, building design, foundation plan, floor plan, cross section, elevations, electrical, heating and ventilation, drainage and vent piping, and water distribution.

Yes, you can put pavers over concrete. There can be cracks in the old patio as long as it is still level and has not "heaved" up in any areas. Concrete makes a great base for our products. We will still need to retain the border of your project.

There are several options for a cantilevered designed awning. Standard awnings are designed for posts directly under the edge. When you put a beam at the standard location you can cantilever your awning pans out past the posts. This type will increase the cost of the awning. You will need to install footings under the posts of your awning. It is generally more economical to install new footings at the projection distance. This will depend on your Live Load and Wind Factors.

Not at all. When done professionally, a very small amount of dried-out dead fiber is removed when your deck is getting a face lift.

The Invisagrip? Deck Fastening System was engineered for hard- and tropical woods. Therefore it can be used for all kind of woods (even softer more conventional deck woods,) also composite woods.

This mainly will depend on the weather. On average a Pressure Treated Pine deck can be sealed in approximately 45-60 days from installation. A Cedar or Redwood deck can be sealed within 21 days. If you have a fair amount of rain you will need extra time for drying the wood out. Essentially you are making sure you don't seal in any moisture as this will promote rotting from the inside out.

You should certainly protect your deck from unnecessary moisture intrusion and the harmful effects of the sun's ultra-violet rays. Use of a penetrating stain, containing water repellant ingredients in most cases will protect your deck best. The pigment in the stain will absorb the ultra-violet rays from the sun and protect the wood fibers from degradation. In most cases a stain will need maintenance every 2-4 years while clear sealers require maintenance every 1-2 years.

Yes. Either use engineered hardwood flooring or install 2 layers of ½” Plywood before installing a hardwood floor. Please refer to our hardwood section for more information.