Chad Smith Distinctive Contracting Services
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This large curved 2 level deck was built in Berkeley Heights, NJ. The flooring is Ipe hardwood that was screwed down and plugged. The plugs were then sanded flush with the floor so there were no visible fasteners. We used over 8000 plugs on the deck! The railing is a custom railing by Deck Pros. Most of the components are from the Azek railing system while the top rail and sub-rail are Ipe hardwood. It took many hours in our shop to bend the rail and attach the Ipe top rail. Low voltage LED light caps and stair lights provide illumination at night. The customer plans to add a pergola to the high 6x6 rail posts.

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three stories deck with IPE also noon as Iron wood and cable railing. Permitted by city of Santa ANA
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A dock is made to last. With ipe, you get a material that stays splinter-free for decades and provides a safe surface with minimum maintenance
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three stories deck with IPE also noon as Iron wood and cable railing. Permitted by city of Santa ANA
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three stories deck with IPE also noon as Iron wood and cable railing. Permitted by city of Santa ANA
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three stories deck with IPE also noon as Iron wood and cable railing. Permitted by city of Santa ANA
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The contemporary style of this ipe deck and porch compliment this spring hollow home nicely!
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This outdoor project features Ipe decking, also known as Brazilian Walnut, a premium hardwood decking material prized for its exceptional durability, rich natural character, and long-term outdoor performance. Used in this exterior living space, Ipe creates a refined, high-end look while standing up to the demands of outdoor environments. Its dense fibers and natural oils help protect against decay, mold, fungi, and insects, making it one of the most trusted hardwood decking options for luxury residential applications. This decking material is available in 1" x 6" boards, with both random lengths and long-length material available to suit a range of project layouts. Each board is S4S sanded on all four sides for a smooth, consistent finish. With an A1 fire resistance rating comparable to concrete and steel, Ipe offers both beauty and performance for outdoor spaces designed to last. Material: Ipe Decking Species: Brazilian Walnut Application: Outdoor deck / exterior living space Type: Hardwood Decking

This backyard pool area required refurbishing. Archadeck worked with the clients as they also coordinated with their pool resurfacing contractor to improve their pool area. We refurbished their deck by removing all the ipe hardwood decking, raising/re-building the deck structure where it was drooping, replacing some of the ipe decking boards, and re-installing the deck anew. In addition, we built three solid cedar pergolas throughout the pool area, including a trellis-style pergola and gate to create a defined entrance into the backyard.

Ipe Roofdeck Condo Common Area Long Island City, NY utilizing ipe decking, ipe planters, ipe benches, pedestals, and deck lighting.
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The sky reflects off of this spacious pool and spa in Tierrasanta. The deck spread across the yard providing many open sitting areas and lounge areas. A playful lawn beyond the transparent glass safety barrier balances out the hardscape of the foreground.

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