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Decks, Patio Covers, wood gates and fences, Hill-side decks, Trellises, Gazeboes, Pavilions, by Neal Franson General Contractor, Specializing in Custom woodwork Serving the Los Angeles area.
News Letter October 2011
Hardwood Decks
Various hardwoods, like Mangaris, Ipe, Cumaru and others have come on the market and have some definite advantages. They don't need to be sealed, but look great when they are. They are so dense that termites don't have a chance and most are fire resistant. They are a good value, being a bit more expensive than construction heart redwood, which has a good deal of knots and being less expensive than clear redwood, while being low maintenance and long-lasting. They sometimes cup (warp up), particularly on the ends requiring sanding after the first year. Ipe' has gone up in price, while Mangaris has stayed the same, so most recent projects have been done with Mangaris Diamond, which has a Class A fire rating. For more information, see our deck refinishing page. For more deck pictures, and design ideas, see our Decks page.
Our prices are 20% LOWER these days! If you want a bid on your project, e-mail a description of your project or ANY questions, WE GIVE FREE ADVISE:
Recently Completed Projects:
- Trex decks.
- Solar Basics.
- Hillside decks.
- About Wood.
- Tea House.
- Build to Last.
- Deck refinishing.
Mangaris deck La Crescenta. Ipe deck in Beverly Hills. Mangaris deck Hollywood Hills Gazebo in San Marino. Ipe deck in Encino. Trex deck in Tujunga. Trex deck in Pasadena. Trex deck in Los Angeles. Clear redwood deck in Malibu. Trex deck in La Canada. Trellis structure in Studio City. Paneled fence in Tarzana. Trex deck in Brentwood. Weather Best deck, Glendale. Paneled fence in Pasadena. Ipe deck in Brentwood, (below).
