Thermally Modified Wood is a type of timber that has undergone a special heat treatment process, which improves its resistance to moisture, decay, and insects. One of the main advantages is its sustainability. It is a renewable resource and produced through responsible forestry practices. Additionally, the heat treatment process is chemical-free, making it a safe […]

7 spring cleaning tips you can start today. As the season changes from winter to spring, it’s time to think about sprucing up your home. Spring cleaning and home improvement projects are an excellent way to renew your living space and start fresh.  Plus, doesn’t it feel good to clear out the old stuff and […]

In this how-to feature, we’re going to show you how easy it is to install Shantex Deck Tiles. This system is designed for DIY homeowner installation and as you’ll see from the videos below – installation really is a snap! Shantex Deck Tiles can be installed on top of any existing surfaces such as wood decks, vinyl […]

One of first steps in any successful Do-it-Yourself project is ensuring that you have taken the correct measurements. This is perhaps one of the most daunting prospects for any inexperienced remodeller – in making sure you’ve accurately estimated how much materials you will need to complete the job. It is also an essential step in budgeting your project […]

POCO Building Supplies of Port Coquitlam Awarded Best Of Houzz 2016 Over 35 Million Monthly Unique Users Nominated Best Home Building, Remodeling and Design Professionals in North America and Around the World Port Coquitlam, Canada, January 12, 2016 – POCO Building Supplies of Port Coquitlam has won “Best Of Customer Service” on Houzz®, the leading platform […]

Fall and Winter months represent the best time of year to tackle interior projects and adding fresh paint to brighten up your decor can breath new life into your home. Colour is the one design element that can completely transform a room and is also the least expensive and easiest way to refresh a space. Before you […]

Planning, Demolishing and Building a Deck can be a huge undertaking for anyone – which is why we’ve come up with a handy list of 5 Innovative Tools for Building a Deck to help you get the job done properly. These 5 products are as useful to Contractors (whose job it is to install Decks all year […]

To celebrate web Goliath Google announcing that they have restructured and become Alphabet – we’ve decided to give you an A-Z of POCO Building Supplies History, with some interesting facts about our company that you may not be familiar with. Of course you can rest assured that we won’t be changing our name, or terms of service – […]

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 […]

LOW 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.   […]