Under Construction: Laguna Beach Deck Remodel

Under construction in Laguna Beach: a 1,300 sqft deck remodel. Our clients have added projects on top of the original scope of work, and we can’t blame them! This build is going to look awesome once completed. Building a deck out of Ipe is not easy. Not only do we have create the grooves for the clips, but each cut and routed groove needs sealer before it’s installed. Our clients wanted to use 6-inch boards. In order for us to not have any cupping on the ends, we did not want to a groove to go all the way through, so instead we put our grooves only where the clips will go in. Why Ipe? It's an exotic hardwood that is naturally resistant to rot and decay, is 8 times harder than California Redwood, and is guaranteed for 20 years without preservatives. It's also one of the most flame-resistant decking materials.