What Is Zuri Decking?

Posted in: Decks in Maryland, Decks in Virginia, Zuri Deck, Deck Design, low-maintenance decking

James Moylan

Monday, October 16, 2023

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Zuri is a high-quality, low-maintenance decking material that looks like hardwood.

Zuri is a premium brand of PVC-based decking from Royal Building Products. It is a unique product within the premium decking industry due to a number of differentiating factors. This includes the manner in which each board is constructed; the amount of rigorous testing, research, and development that goes into the product itself; and the maintenance and upkeep requirements compared to natural wood or composite decking.

Is It a Good Idea to Power Wash Your Deck?

Posted in: Decks in Maryland, Decks in Virginia, Deck Tips, Deck Maintenance

James Moylan

Thursday, May 04, 2023

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Should You Regularly Use a Power Washer on a Wood Deck or Composite Deck?

Are you overwhelmed by the dirt and grime that accumulate on your deck? Has a mysterious gunk on the deck’s surface started to ruin your outdoor space’s once-beautiful appearance? You might be tempted to resolve the issue by taking a power washer to your deck and aggressively spraying it down. If that's you, put down the sprayer and walk away. Power washers can actually do more harm than good for most deck materials.

10 Things to Ask a Decking Contractor before Signing a Contract

Posted in: Decks in Maryland, Decks and Patios, Decks in Virginia, Deck Contratcors, Deck Building Tips, Deck Building Questions, Deck Estimate, Deck Tips

James Moylan

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

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Ready to start your new deck project? Don’t pull the trigger before asking your decking contractor these 10 important questions.  

With a major investment like a deck, it’s important to cover your bases with your contractor first. A quality deck can last years and add to the value of your home when it comes time to sell, but a deck that isn’t built properly can end up costing you time, money, and hassle. It can even be a safety hazard. Don’t break ground on your new project before asking your decking contractor these 10 important questions.

Maximize Screen Porch ROI by Ditching These Design Choices

Posted in: Decks in Maryland

James Moylan

Monday, August 29, 2022

Want to Maximize Screen Porch ROI? Avoid These 7 Common Add-Ons

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Do you want to add a beautiful, functional, practical screen porch to your Northern Virginia or Maryland home? Do you also want to maximize screen porch ROI as much as possible? If you’re building a new screen porch with a tight initial budget or with the specific aim of resale, here are the seven design choices you should avoid.

How Does a Deck Affect the Resale Value of Your Home?

Posted in: Decks in Maryland, Decks and Patios, Decks in Virginia, Deck Building Tips, Deck Building Questions, Deck Tips, Deck Design

James Moylan

Saturday, March 06, 2021

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Looking for another reason to add that deck you’ve been dreaming of to your backyard? Here’s a good one: many homeowners recoup a significant amount of the money they invest in their deck because the deck adds to the resale value of their home.