James Moylan

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Introducing TimberTech Azek

Posted in: TimberTech Azek

James Moylan

Friday, April 17, 2020

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In the world of high-quality decking, several marquee names dominate the industry. However, there’s recently been a major change to one of those select brands. If you’re in the market for decking boards and accessories, there is big news for one of those marquee names: TimberTech AZEK.

Are You The Ideal Danver Stainless Outdoor Kitchen Customer ?

Posted in: Danver Stainless Outdoor Kitchens

James Moylan

Thursday, April 16, 2020

 

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If you’re considering the addition of an outdoor kitchen to your home in Virginia, Maryland, or Washington DC, you’ve likely come across 2 names : Design Builders, and the brand name Danver. Danver is a designer and manufacturer of stainless steel cabinetry made exclusively for outdoor kitchens, and for many homeowners and contractors, they represent the gold standard in this industry. They have also become a favorite product of ours to install in the DMV.  If you’re wondering if Danver is right for your kitchen, here are five people who represent the ideal customer for this company.

Wood or Vinyl Railings :  What is Best for a Screened Porch ?

Posted in: Screen Porch in Northern Virginia, Screen Porch, Screen Porch Tips, Screen Porch Questions, Deck Screens, Screen Porch Screens, Screen Porch in Maryland, Screen-Porch Design Tips

James Moylan

Tuesday, April 14, 2020

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If you live anywhere in the Mid-Atlantic, and your porch is more than 30 inches above the ground, you’re probably required to have railings on your screened porch. Local building codes mandate that all porches in Maryland and Virginia have this for safety reasons. The same is true for stairs with more than three risers.

Best Practices to Keep Bugs out of Your Screened Porch in Maryland, Virginia, and DC.

Posted in: Screen Porch in Northern Virginia, Screen Porch, Bug Problems, Screen Porch Tips, Screen Porch Questions, Deck Screens, Screen Porch Screens, Deck Tips, Deck Design, Screen Porch in Maryland, Screen-Porch Design Tips, deck builders, Deck Care

James Moylan

Monday, April 13, 2020

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Tips to Keep Bugs Out of Your Screened Porch

Ah, enjoying your backyard without having to shower in insect repellent.  What a concept.  It is possible to do this with the help of a well-built screened porch in Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, D.C. If you've bug-proofed your screen room but still find bugs in your porch, it’s likely a problem with construction. Design Builders breaks down the most common problem areas and how you can fix them.

Transparent Porch Screen Fabrics: Block Out the Bugs, Keep The View

Posted in: Screen Porch in Northern Virginia, Screen Porch, Screen Porch Tips, Screen Porch Questions, Deck Screens, Screen Porch Screens, Screen Porch in Maryland, Screen-Porch Design Tips, retractable screen porch, screen porch products, Screened Porch in Virginia

James Moylan

Friday, April 10, 2020

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Why Install Transparent Screens On Your Screen Porch

Don’t like the idea of a screen obstructing the view from your screen porch? Good news: it doesn’t have to. In addition to glass handrails for decks and stainless steel cable railings, transparent fiberglass screens or otherwise black screens can minimize the distraction incurred by porch screens on the view of your outdoor living space.