Pier Tech Footers versus Pressure - Treated Wood Footers

Posted in: hire a decking contractor, Contracting Questions, outdoor living, deck topics, Porch and Deck Care, home improvement, Hire a Contractor, building a deck, Screened Porch

James Moylan

Monday, November 18, 2019

PierTech Footers versus Pressure-Treated Wood Footers

Without a solid foundation, a home can be put into major jeopardy. Foundation issues can result in uneven flooring, cracks in drywall or ceilings, sticking doors or windows, or gaps between walls and ceilings or walls and floors. Cracks in the actual foundation concrete or a sagging roof are two external indicators of foundation problems. If this settling is allowed to continue without addressing it, it can ultimately lead to real structural damage to your home—and very real financial damage as well. pressure treated wood rot

Matching Your Home to a New Outdoor Living Space

Posted in: home remodeling tips, Screen Room, Screened Porch, Screened-in Porch, round deck, curved deck, rooftop deck design, piertech, custom deck

James Moylan

Monday, August 12, 2019

Factors to Account for When Matching a New Outdoor Living Space to an Existing Home

One of the hardest parts of any renovation or remodel is ensuring the new project works seamlessly with the existing home. If you’re currently looking to add a new outdoor living space to your house, here are some important consideration for not only how to integrate that area into the home’s established aesthetic but how to choose professionals who can help you with that goal.

Modern Kitchen & Screened Porch Design

Posted in: Decks and Patios, patio design, kitchen remodel, kitchen, kitchen remodeling, SCREENEZE, SCREENEZE screening system, kitchen design, kitchen appliances, Screen Room, screened porch in Washington, DC, Screened Porch, Screened-in Porch

James Moylan

Wednesday, June 05, 2019

modern kitchen renovation with hardwood floors in the Palisades, Washington,. DC

Featured DC Project: Factors to Consider When Building in the Palisades

The Palisades is a neighborhood in Washington, DC, and here at Design Builders we recently completed a backyard and kitchen renovation in that area that we’re excited to share with you! If you live in or near the Palisades and are thinking about undertaking a home improvement project, here are some details about that recent job to inspire you, as well as general reminders when looking to build in the area.