Homeowners Are Looking for More Than Another Patio Every contractor has heard it before. A homeowner collects three or four estimates, compares the numbers, and chooses the lowest price or negotiates until everyone is working on thinner margins. It is

Fall Starts Sooner Than Most People Think When most people think about outdoor living projects, they picture spring. The weather warms up, homeowners head outside, and suddenly everyone wants a new deck, patio, or backyard upgrade. By the time mid-summer

Summer is when deck builders earn their reputation—and much of their annual revenue. Schedules are packed, crews are moving from one job to the next, and every day counts. The last thing most contractors want is to introduce a product

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Why Deck Builders Should Know About StoneDeks If you build decks for a living, you’ve probably had a homeowner ask for stone at some point. They want the look and the permanence of a patio, but they also want it

In our recent appearance on the Trades Podcast, we, Bart and Matt from StoneDeks, had the opportunity to share the compelling story behind our innovative product. We delved deep into the origins of StoneDeks, the challenges we faced, and the

Perfect Project or Safety Concern? Everyone loves a good DIY project; the excitement of a new idea, seeing it through from start to finish and the pride you feel once the project is done can’t be matched. Some projects, however,