As consumers – it’s only natural that we default to the obvious. Large Corporations have the financial resources necessary to dominate advertising in all forms of media, which means our subconscious minds are trained to associate these brands to products we’re shopping for. Choosing to shop with a big box store is no guarantee that you’ll […]
Outdoor Living
Perfection is overrated: What you need to know about working with Wood
Jul 3, 2015 | Blog, Build on Our Experience, Outdoor Living
by pocobuildingWhether you’re installing clear cedar soffit, or building a brand new hardwood deck with exotic woods like Ipe, Tigerwood, Batu or Mukulungu – there is one thing that we can guarantee. Wood is not perfect. If the main box that you need to tick when considering which product to use on your siding, deck or […]
Composite vs PVC Decking – Which one is right for me?
Apr 16, 2015 | Blog, Build on Our Experience, Outdoor Living
by pocobuildingLOW MAINTENANCE TREND Each year we see an increase in customers opting for low maintenance decking materials for their outdoor living space. This trend sees more and more people opting for synthetic decking products over traditional building materials like Western Red Cedar and Pressure Treated Pine, which often require annual maintenance such as cleaning, sanding and refinishing. […]
Staining Wood Like a Pro
Mar 20, 2015 | Blog, Build on Our Experience, Outdoor Living
by Courtney GalerSummer is here – which means it’s time to start thinking about breathing some new life into that tired looking Deck. You can dramatically transform the look of old wood by washing, sanding and re-coating with a new product or colour, but before you start – we have some professional advice from one of our best selling […]