Friday, October 20, 2023
If you hear “Dekton” and think “countertops,” you’re not alone. Dekton is one of the leading names in high-quality, durable countertop material, but it’s far from the product’s only use. Dekton is a highly versatile architectural surface with many different applications—inside and outside the home. Learn more about the full suite and range of Dekton products.
Posted in: rooftop decks, Tile Decks, Archatrak, porcelain, porcelain pavers, Deck tiles
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
If you’re in the market for a decking material to surface your patio or rooftop deck project, you’ve probably considered all the usual suspects: wood, concrete, stone, and standard deck tiles. One material you might not have considered, however, is porcelain. With its durability, resistance to staining and fading, lighter weight, and host of other benefits, porcelain pavers are on the rise in the home improvement industry, and Archatrak is at the forefront of that material.
Posted in: Deck Building Questions, deck boards, Trex Decking, Trex
Friday, October 13, 2023
Trex Company offers a wide variety of decking products, including railings, lighting, outdoor furniture, and more. Today, however, we’re just looking to focus on the actual decking boards and the variety of options within those products lines. To that end, we’ll be examining the Transcend, Enhance, and Select composite decking boards.
If you live in Maryland or Northern Virginia, you might be wondering what kind of windows will suit your screened-in porch. At Design Builders, we work exclusively in these areas creating custom, high-end exterior living spaces. For these projects, we’re big fans of Sunspace WeatherMaster windows. Here’s why we recommend them in our region.
Tuesday, August 08, 2023
Have you been thinking about adding a screen porch to your Northern Virginia or Maryland home? Then you’ll want to see the full breakdown on this Rockville, Maryland, screen porch we recently completed! From inspiring pictures to key project features to a rundown on why the homeowner went with Design Builders, you’re sure to get plenty of ideas for your upcoming home project here.