Posted in: Screen Porch in Northern Virginia, Decks in Maryland, Decks and Patios, Decks in Virginia, Deck Tips, Screen Porch in Maryland, Deck Maintenance
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Posted in: Screen Porch in Northern Virginia, Decks in Maryland, Screen Porch, Decks and Patios, Screen Porch Tips, Decks in Virginia, Deck Tips, Screen Porch in Maryland, porch topics
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Yes, you can convert an existing deck into a screened porch while maintaining structural integrity. Homeowners in Montgomery County, MD and Fairfax County, VA benefit from this popular upgrade, which extends your outdoor living season year-round, eliminates insects, and adds usable space. The conversion process involves screening panels, roof framing, and reinforced support—transforming your deck into a protected outdoor retreat.
Posted in: Trex Decking
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Trex composite decking is transforming waterfront properties across Montgomery County, Maryland and Fairfax County, Virginia. Unlike traditional wood, Trex resists rot, splintering, and salt water damage—making it ideal for docks and marinas. As waterfront property owners in the DMV increasingly seek low-maintenance, durable solutions, composite decking has become one of the fastest-growing applications for Trex beyond residential patios.
The environment around docks and marinas is extremely challenging for any decking board material. In the summer, the deck must withstand extreme sun, and year round, docks and marinas alike are constantly exposed to and covered in water.
Posted in: Screen Porch in Northern Virginia, Screen Porch, Screen Porch Tips, Screen Porch Questions, Screen Porch Screens, Screen Porch in Maryland, Screen-Porch Design Tips, retractable screen porch, porch topics, screen porch products, porch add-ons, Porch and Deck Care, Screened Porch in Virginia, Porch and Deck Accessories, Motorized Porch Screens, Automatic Porch Screens
Monday, February 10, 2020
A screened porch works beautifully in every season across the DMV—you just need the right setup. Homeowners in Montgomery County, MD and Fairfax County, VA extend their outdoor living season year-round through strategic ventilation, heating solutions, and weather-resistant finishes. This guide covers the design choices that keep your screened porch comfortable from spring through winter.
Trex made significant warranty changes in 2020 that impact every installer in Maryland and Virginia. If you build decks in Montgomery County, Fairfax County, or throughout the DMV, understanding these updates is essential for your projects and customer relationships. We'll break down the key changes, what they mean for your business, and how to navigate them moving forward.
The designations of “TrexPro,” “TrexPro Gold,” and “TrexPro Platinum” will still stand. Even after the changes in 2020, Platinum will still be considered the highest level of recognition an independent contractor can achieve, and earning Gold or Platinum status will still be possible by meeting an installation volume threshold.