SERVICES
Gates
Entry/exit Gates can be designed in a multitude of sizes and shapes. Whatever your dream-design…we can probably do it! Gates gain weight the wider in profile. As a gate grows in width, it is likely to require extra support at the corners and, may require a support roller-wheel. Various gap width’s can achieve either total privacy using a Tongue and Groove wood product, or, dimension lumber allowing a predetermined gap between the boards. Finishes can include opaque or transparent color stain products, or, opaque paint. Stain will require more maintenance in the long run. To assure the longest life achievable, the very best finish Stain or Paint product should be oil-based.
Fences
Fences can be designed with dynamic creativity, as desired. Whatever your dream-design…we can probably do it! Various gap width’s can achieve either total privacy using a Tongue and Groove wood product, or, dimension lumber allowing a predetermined gap between the boards. The most common wood products used in the design and installation of fences include various ‘soft’ and ‘hard’ woods. Soft woods include Hemfir, Dougfir, Pine Finger Joint, Dog-eared Redwood and Cedar. Some hard-woods include Mangaris, IPE (tropical), Maple, Birch and the like. Keep in mind that Hardwoods tend to be fairly expensive. Finishes can include opaque or transparent color stain products, or, opaque paint. Stain will require more maintenance in the long run. To assure the longest life achievable, the very best finish Stain or Paint product should be oil-based.
Portico’s
A Portico is somewhat of a “luxury” item in that it provides driveway shelter for either your automobile, boat, RV, etc. On the other hand, while a Portico provides sun shade it can also provide a support system for the growth of plants, i.e Grapevines, et al. A Portico can be roofed similar to the roofing on your house or, left open to gaps between the beams, providing marginal sun light.
Storage Sheds
Designing and building custom storage sheds is a personal love of mine. I particularly enjoy solving the need for storage containment in small places. Often, a sliding door solves the problem over a swinging door. Since Sheds are nearly always situated outdoors, I always highly recommend an oil-based finish to withstand all weather conditions. In the event you need help assembling a kit shed, I limit assembly to only a few store-bought packages.
Decks
Design and building a deck that will withstand the test of time does require significant fore-thought. A solid undercarriage is key to providing a deck that will not “squeak” as time passes. The use of Treated Lumber and Redwood products is vital to assuring long life. Most important to assuring long life is the use of an oil-based Paint or Stain primer to the Redwood product. Previous to installation of the deck boards is the need to pre-prime all the ends, edges and surfaces. Additionally, we use a system of securing the deck boards to the surface with a screw that is not scene or exposed to the deck surface providing a cleaner finished appearance.
Pergola’s
A homeowner feature that can provide beauty, shelter and comfort in nearly any yard space! Pergola’s are also known as patio covers which can be design with space between open rafters or covered with Shade-Cloth, providing UV protection. Either way, a Pergola can provide dynamic results to an otherwise bland one-dimensional yard space!