When it comes to what is my recommendation for which kind of wood to use on San Diego decks my first choice is always Kebony. Haven’t heard of it you’re not alone, but it’s becoming more and more popular each year.

Kebony calls itself a modified natural wood product. Basically its real softwood that has been specially treated to act more like hardwood. The process of impregnation and curing the wood makes the cells walls 50 percent thicker and thus far more durable. This process is different from thermally treated wood which can leave the wood brittle over time. Also the use of sustainable managed forest makes Kebony far more environmental sustainable than using tropical hardwoods.

There are a number of reason why Kebony is my go to when I am designing a deck for a home all across San Diego from Point Loma to Del Mar and inland to South Park and Del Cerro. If you want more information check out the Kebony website as its full of great information and comparisons.

If you are looking for a deck design feel free to call 619-917-3644 for more information.

In the last blog post we spoke about using natural wood as a decking option for San Diego Landscapes. Today I wanted to discuss with you the pros and cons of Synthetics wood.

Might as well get this out in the open I am not a huge of synthetic wood for most landscape projects. The reason for this is they are fake, feel fake and on closer inspection look fake. Now some companies are doing better than others on making them look a bit more realistic but they are not gonna fool anyone when you get up close. They are also made up of plastics or are blended with plastics making them not the most environmental friendly option. This plastic formula heats up in warmer locations such as Del Cerro and can make walking on them barefoot in the heat of the day less than pleasurable, they are also not always the cheapest option. Enough with me bashing synthetic wood.

Now for the upsides, they are virtually maintenance free are nearly indestructible and can be used in locations other decking options would be challenging to work with.

So if you are looking for a durable material that will outlive us all, that will be located out of intense sun and can withstand lots of wear and tear then maybe synthetic woods are worth considering.

If you are looking for a deck for your San Diego landscape, please feel free to call us so we can discuss which decking option is right for you. 619-917-3644

When it comes to San Diego varied topography many homes could benefit from a deck. It doesn’t matter if you are in Pacific Beach or North Park it’s less about could I add a deck to my home its more a question of what kind of deck should I add. https://www.thisoldhouse.com/decking/21017499/decking-materials

Obviously real wood is a tried and true option but what kind of wood is best and what kind can I afford is a question we often get from clients considering a deck. Synthetic woods have been for a while and while there are some advantages there are also many drawbacks to this option. The third major group is treated or sometime called engineered wood. In the next few blog post I will hopefully begin to answer some of the common questions associated with each type of decking material.

Real wood is renowned for its beauty and design flexibility. But not all real wood is the same, lower end woods such as Pine or Fir are more affordable options but tend to have a limited useable life span. More expensive hardwoods like Ipe or Teak have a longer useable life but come with installation issues as well as environmental concerns. Cedar is a nice middle of the road option for those that want real wood, are comfortable with the maintenance required but can’t afford the more durable hardwoods. With the countless staining or painting options not to mention the varied ways the deck boards can be arranged real wood does allows for increased design options for the client.

If you are interested in a deck for your home please feel free to give us a call and speak with someone about the best option for your home. 619-917-3644

Well here we are in 2022, I know its been challenge for all of us just to get here but I wanted to thank everyone who has been so supportive of us during these trying times. We couldn’t have survived without each and every one of you. As we look forward to a new year lets all hope that it’s gonna be better than then the one we just said goodby too. 

To continue with the monthly series of what to do in your garden, let’s take a look at January. Avoid digging or trampling too much on damp soils as they can become compacted and disrupt root growth. In our colder communities even Del Cerro don’t trim off frost damage until temps warm back up as the damaged area offer some protection to the still healthy plant tissue below. Prune hybrid roses by 1/3 even if they still have some leaves on their branches, as always trim off any dead or damaged branches. Now is also a good time to plant bare root fruit tree. From Point Loma to Del Mar its time to fertilize citrus and do your twice annual pruning while you are at it. 

Hopefully these task will help you get back into your garden and allow for some much-needed stress relief and urge you to be hopefully for a happy and heathy 2022.