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It’s pretty simple actually. Design and build a treated
lumber deck or composite lumber deck based on the types of
activities planned for the outdoor living space. But a good rule of
thumb is that you should not exceed twenty-percent of the home's
interior square footage. Take time to consider how your family will
spend time enjoying the deck, because if you build an expansive
deck that’s too big you’ve wasted money on unnecessary material and
space that won’t be used. And conversely, if you build a deck
that’s too small, it’s going to cost even more to add on to the
existing structure. Your...
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Thursday, June 30, 2011 by
You’ve probably heard the expression “God is in the details.” Well,
when it comes to creating a truly unique and beautiful deck design,
the right mix of details can create a heavenly result. Every deck
is essentially a blank canvas. Adding design details such as
ornamental post caps, decorative balusters and deck inlays, can
turn your blank canvas into a custom deck that is a work of art.
Not sure which details will work best for your tastes and design
parameters? Deck design software can help you envision how your
deck will look with the addition of certain details. The Deck
Visualizer is a...
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Thursday, April 21, 2011 by
Recently a highly acclaimed architectural firm in Texas published
an article that helps identify ways for new and existing homeowners
to make their dwelling "green friendly". Gary Gene Olp, Founder and
President of GGO Architects outlines steps to becoming energy
efficient. Olp and his firm promotes green and energy savings by
installing a radiant barrier in the attic. Read on!Dallas -
Sustainability and energy efficiency have become significant
selling factors during the home-buying and home-building process.
In honor of Earth Day, Gary Gene Olp, Founder and President of GGO
Architects,...
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Friday, January 14, 2011 by
Turn your deck design ideas into reality with the Latitudes Deck
Visualizer interactive deck program. This deck design software
allows you to freely design a unique, conceptual composite decking
and railing layout.The Latitudes Deck Visualizer is an intuitive
program that allows users to create a custom look in just a few
minutes. This unique deck design tool can be used on virtually any
computer or mobile device and allows you to print your custom deck
design, save it, e-mail it to your contractor or share it with
friends and family.Latitudes Deck Visualizer incorporates real life
background...
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Wednesday, August 11, 2010 by
Create the look of your dream deck in minutes with the latest deck
design tool.The sky’s the limit with this new Deck Visualizer deck
design software. The Deck Visualizer lets you explore your
imagination by selecting from hundreds of decking and railing
combinations, designed with two industry-leading brands in mind:
Deckorators and Latitudes. Deck Visualizer deck design
software lets your imagination take over. Simply select a deck
scene, then begin to drag and drop (or click) endless combinations
of decking and railing products to create your custom deck design.
Along the way to your...
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