Decks & Patios
1. When building a deck, we use only pressure treated wood. Pressure treatment of wood is a process that forces chemical preservatives into the wood. Wood is placed inside a closed cylinder, then vacuum and pressure is applied, forcing preservatives inside. The chemical preservatives help protect the wood from termites, other insects and fungal decay.
2. When wood pieces are cut, we paint the cut edges with a chemical base. Painting the freshly cut edges of wood with chemicals ensures a lasting protection from insects and decay.
3. We use metal brackets, we mount a ledger to the wall with 1/3 bag screws and use metal joist hangers to make it stronger and more stable.
4. Instead of nails, we use galvanized screws to fasten your deck. Most other deck builders use nails as fastening materials. This results in a squeaky deck after only a few weeks. Galvanized screws, however, do not have the same effect.
5. When building a vinyl deck, we use tongue and groove 3/4 inch plywood as a subfloor material for the deck. Other companies use only 1/2 inch or 5/8 inch plywood.
6. We use Dec-K-Ing membranes for vinyl decks, which are maintenance free. Once the deck is installed, no yearly upkeep is necessary. The surface is mildew and salt resistant and contains U.N. inhibitors. The membrane will never crack or rot. It is completely waterproof, protecting the area underneath from the damaging effects of water. Vinyl is available in different colors and textures.
Read more at http://www.dec-k-ing.com

Bathrooms
1. When renovating bathrooms, we install a cement board before putting new tile on the walls. Competitors use aqua board or drywall, which are of lesser quality.
2. We use Schluter - Kerdi - Shower Kit as a waterproof membrane for the shower base or entire shower stall. The Schluter Shower System is an integrated family of products that together form bonded, watertight assembly for tiled showers.
3. When tiling your floor, we install Schluter Ditra. Schluter Ditra is a polyethylene mat with square, dovetailed recesses and an anchoring fleece laminated to the underside. In conjunction with tiled coverings, Schluter Ditra forms an uncoupling, waterproofing, and vapor pressure equalization layer.
4. We install Nuheat Floor Systems to keep your feet warm and comfortable. Nuheat Floor Warming Systems are energy efficient, and can be controlled using a variety of programmable and non-programmable thermostat options. The systems are covered by a 25-year warranty. Read more at http://www.nuheat.com
5. We use Red Guard to fix wholes and joints before tiling around the tub.
6. We use Schluter Finishing Edge - Protection Profile for outside corners of tiled surfaces found on walls, countertops, and other tiled edges. Once installed, the reveal of the profile produces a straight edge.
Read more at http://www.schluter.com

General

• Before tiling your floor, we inspect sub floor to make sure it is not squeaky. If it is, we eliminate it and tile after.
• We use high quality glue and screws to install your sub floor.
• We use high quality bathroom fans and kitchen exhaust.
• We clean up every day after work is done.
• We are proud that more than 50% of our clients are repeat customers and most of our new clients come to us via referrals.
• We offer you references before you ask for them.
• We keep in touch with you on a daily basis throughout the renovation process to make sure you are not missing anything.
• We follow you budget.
• We are very friendly and never pushy.
• We let you decide what materials in what colors and styles to use.
  
  We can give you many more reasons for why you should choose us, but that would require you to read a few more pages. Our services are not cheap, however, when you hire us, you may be paying the same market price, but with much better quality of work and better materials. We spend more money on materials from your total bill than others.