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Archadeck of Columbus on “Touring TimberTech”

Archadeck of Columbus recently took a world-class tour of the TimberTech plant in Ohio. The experience left us in awe of the whole process and stringent standards TimberTech uses to create magical materials for your perfect outdoor oasis.

TimberTech_FactoryTour1 — View from outside the TimberTech factory

Do you remember how excited Charlie from “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” was when he got inside the chocolate factory and got see where and how Willy Wonka made all that scrumptious candy? Well, that is a little how I and members of the Archadeck of team, Dennis Schaeffer and Rob Mitchell felt when we recently had the opportunity to take a plant tour of the TimberTech plant in Wilmington OH (Columbus) this past week.

We were invited to participate in the TimberTech plant tour along with other contractors and dealers from all over Ohio. The event was called “Dare to Compare”. On our walk-through we were able to see the product being made on extruders. We were also given the opportunity to review the company’s marketing and social media and what they do to help their contractors. We spent time reviewing a number of new products and discussing the benefits these new products will have for our customers. The plant here in the Columbus area makes all synthetic decking and rails. We were also able to visit the main plant in Wilmington, OH where they make the remainder of TimberTech products. In essence we got a dual tour of the TimberTech facilities during this visit.This particular facility has the capacity to send out 50 semi-trucks of their product daily, and their warehouse stores 500 semi-trucks full of product at a time. The massive size was awe inspiring.

TimberTech_golf_course_deck_Columbus_Muirfield_Dublin_OH — Archadeck of Columbus built this stunning TimberTech deck in Dublin, OH. The Muirfield golf course serves as the backdrop.

I was fortunate enough to take a tour in 2006 when Archadeck of Columbus and TimberTech initially established a relationship. The main point that sticks out in my mind from then until now is their expansion into other products. When I visited in 2006 it involved just wood and plastic composite. The trend we are seeing now is the growth of the PVC products and also the growth of polypropylene and polyethylene products as well.

Watching the magic happen in real-time is really amazing. The extrusion of the material appears similar to “Play-doh” in composition, this material is put through a mold which gets pressed and becomes a shape. When mixing the wood pulp with the plastic there are numerous tests the product goes through, such as those similar to a stress test. TimberTech uses Maple in their wood pulp because it doesn’t absorb a lot of mold and mildew spores. They get the maple through recycling practices by using recycled wood cabinetry and furniture. They even re-use the waste off their own decking boards after they emboss a decking board and as it grinds out the top of the board, the remainder is then re-used.

They also conducted competitive comparisons on their product such as UV tests, humidity tests, mold and mildew tests, and scratch tests. TimberTech conducts these tests on their product and those of the competition, so we got to see a great deal of different manufactured products tested during the tour. A finished decking board takes an astounding 48 hours to cool completely after it’s production.

Our team walked away impressed with the entire process. Our biggest impressions were the extent of the efforts taken to ensure the product uses Green technology and how much TimberTech is actively involved with that. They have reduced their total waste by 95%, on what they used to send to the dump. TimberTech’s care and quality checks are also very impressive. As we watched the quality tests throughout the day, no stone is left unturned, from testing every hour for quality and the product’s tolerance level.

We would like to sincerely thank TimberTech for giving us this wonderful opportunity to experience this up close and personal. This only solidifies how proud we are to have them as a partner and how strong their presence is in the market.

To learn more about how you can experience TimberTech quality in your own backyard, contact Archadeck of Columbus you can call us at (740) 879 – 3730 or email us at westcolumbus@archadeck.net

Get your own personal tour of beautiful TimberTech decks by visiting our composite and PVC deck photo gallery located on our website.

In Dublin’s Muirfield Village, a TimberTech deck is perfect for this golf course community living.

This journey has came to fruition, with a quality built and stunning new deck for these homeowners in Muirfield village in Dublin, OH. We leave these homeowners with peace of mind that their new deck will last for many years of enjoyment.

Dublin_OH_Columbus_Muirfield_Deck_Builder — A happy ending to the story for these Dublin, OH homeowners

If you’ve had the chance to visit Muirfield Village in Dublin OH, perhaps for Memorial Golf Tournament, you’ve experienced the calming serene atmosphere that extends past the courses and up into the homes. I remember attending one of the tournaments a few years back and noticing the way the homes seemed to fit right into the course. They were a nice distance from the course but the HOA also did a great job to establish guidelines for construction that would ensure the architecture of the homes and any home additions continued the peaceful interplay between the residences and the serene setting.

Columbus_Muirfield_TimberTech_deck_with_cable_rail — The use of the Feeney cable railing opens up the glorious vistas of the golf courses, as well as the pond.

Now if you’ve attended the Memorial Golf Tournament a couple of times, you probably brought a rain coat and an umbrella with you each time. In reality, the Muirfield homeowners don’t live under the cover of rain. But, homeowners anywhere with a nice elevated deck are wise to utilize an under deck drainage system that allows the area under the deck to serve as a very functional dry covered patio.

Columbus_TimberTech_deck_Muirfield_Dublin_OH — This photo shows the beautiful details of this finished TimberTech deck by Archadeck of Columbus.

Archadeck of Columbus was able to offer quality craftsmanship and make anew for these Dublin, OH homeowners. We installed a new 3/16″ thick rubber roof to ensure stability since the new TimberTech Evolutions deck has the capability to expand and contract. The homeowners chose a beautiful teak color, called “pacific teak”, in the Earthwood Evolutions series by TimberTech for this new deck, and accented it with a stunning pacific walnut picture frame perimeter and parting board. Instead of using wood posts on the new deck, we used black aluminum and we replaced the cable railings with brand new Feeney cable railings to enhance the view. The under deck-drainage system as well as the installation of the 40 watt low voltage lighting system for the in-deck lighting and rail lighting was completed by a company called Quality Edge. The finished product not only promoted the structural soundness of the construction that we stand behind tried and true, it came out quite beautiful. Easing the blow of the discovery of the damage caused by the previous builder and giving these homeowners peace of mind at a time when they need it most.

Dublin_OH_TimberTech_deck_Columbus_golf_course_deck — Another view from this gorgeous deck in Muirfield village.

The under deck drainage system is called InsideOut, and is manufactured by Quality Edge as well. This product comes in various colors, of which these homeowners selected the wood grain appearance which is a very nice contrast to the wall of the house. These homeowners now have a completely dry space under their existing deck. No more worries and plenty of new deck space to enjoy.

The finished deck measures out to an abundant 950 square feet of wonderful living space to enjoy. The access points of entry for this deck flow from the sunroom and also the master bedroom. Archadeck of Columbus also rebuilt the stairs, which had an adjacent stone wall and we applied a new concrete cap to that area as well. These homeowners in Muirfield village now have a properly constructed and stunning which overlooks the golf courses at Muirfield, as well as the pond. We were able to give them more than just a new deck, we also gave them peace of mind.

Enjoy a video of this finished project.

If you are ready to take the leap into a new deck, or re-deck your existing deck, contact Archadeck of Columbus to learn more at (740) 879 – 3730
westcolumbus@archadeck.net

You can see more photos of our stunning decks by visiting our photo galleries at http://columbus.archadeck.com/pickYourProject/Decks.html

Archadeck of Columbus adds curves of distinction to custom decks in Dublin, OH

Archadeck of Columbus talks about previewing an upcoming deck in the Muirfield Village community in Dublin, OH. We also show you the innovative process of achieving radius edging when installing a deck.

Columbus Dublin custom TimberTech deck — Custom TimberTech deck with radius edging by Archadeck of Columbus

Homes within this Columbus suburb of Dublin, OH include a multitude of beautiful custom-built homes with the widest array of custom features inside and out. Archadeck of Columbus will be profiling one such residence in Muirfield Village later this month where we are installing a stunning new deck. With custom-built homes of this quality and stature it is important to hire a custom deck builder to install your decking as well. Custom deck builders, just like custom home builders have the experience, knowledge and capability to ensure your new deck has quality materials and workmanship poured into the structure. Custom deck builders also stay “in the know” when it comes to unique custom features that become popular.

The world of decks is constantly changing to include many new features and innovative design concepts. One of the custom deck features that have become quite popular recently include a custom radius edging. At Archadeck of Columbus, we really enjoy using radius edge decking. This story details the whole innovative process from beginning to end.

We mold the decking boards into a curvilinear radius edging by heating the boards to a certain temperature in order to make them pliable. This process is fascinating to watch and we actually have video footage detailing the entire process. In this video, we show you how we heat the boards themselves.

Once the boards are heated to the accurate temperature they are then carefully remove

Then, while the boards are still hot, we install the boards within pre-determined curved framing to achieve the distinct curvilinear design that is tops among custom decks today. This video shows the installation in real-time

This entire process is fascinating to witness from start to finish, and ends with breathtaking results. With custom deck design, gone are the days of being confined to straight lines and edges in landscaping, patio designs, and deck designs. Flower beds now take on wondrous edging, and curving paths. Retaining walls even enjoy meandering curved paths down the sides of patios and landscape showcases. There are so many more options available to homeowners now.

If you are ready to add a deck worthy of distinction to your home contact Archadeck of Columbus to learn more. (740) 879 – 3730
westcolumbus@archadeck.net

You can also visit our photo galleries to view many more innovative and beautiful deck designs at http://columbus.archadeck.com/pickYourProject/Decks.html