by Weston Leavens | Feb 26, 2013 | Articles, Fine Decks, Railings, Redwood Decks
This expansive deck commands views of the Sonoma Valley to San Pablo Bay. “High Five” square wire panels preserved the view at a much lower cost than cable rail. Construction heart redwood decking material was chosen for beauty, durability and installed using Deckmaster Hidden Brackets, so no holes/screw heads mar deck surface, also prevents water penetration, so deck lasts!
by Weston Leavens | Feb 21, 2013 | Pool Decks, Redwood Decks
Redwood Deck Wins National Contest This beautiful deck around the pool and spa won the National Redwood Deck Contest sponsored by the California Redwood Association. I had received a call from David Reed, Landscape Architect, asking me to hurry over to see a client...
by Weston Leavens | Feb 21, 2013 | Cherrywood Decking, Fine Decks, Patio Covers
Our elegant patio cover and Evergrain Cherrywood decking deck solution transformed this Western exposure, hot afternoon sun, Windsor, Sonoma County back yard into a comfortable, inviting living area. Design challenes of two roof levels, required graceful transition, minimum of posts, no nails or screws on surface meant doubling rafters with custom corbels on the ends and hanging them from a hanging beam.
by Weston Leavens | Feb 21, 2013 | Fine Decks, Ipe Decks, Railings
Building with Ipe Hardwood, Hidden Brackets and Stainless Steel Cable Rail, allowed the stunning view of San Francisco Bay from this Mill Valley deck to be as unobstructed as possible. Among the best deck woods in the world, rot resistant, harder than oak, but one of most expensive deck materials to purchase and install – like building a large piece of furniture.
by Weston Leavens | Feb 21, 2013 | Articles, Hidden Fasteners
Revolutionary Hidden Fastener Deck Construction This article appeared in the Professional Deck Builder Magazine, and features Weston Leavens’ invention of the Deckmaster Hidden Fastener. Please click on the FlipBook link in the caption Below the image to read...