The composite decking complete guide – what is it and why use it?
If you’ve been exploring the possibility of building a new deck, chances are you’ve come across the term “composite decking”. From the big box retailers to small mom n’ pop hardware stores – all will swear by the product. You’ll likely hear phrases like “if you’re building outside, composite decking is the way to go”. […]
Windeck wins two awards at NADRA’s 2019 National Deck Building Competition
The North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA) recognizes and promotes excellence in the outdoor living and deck building industry. For the past ten years, they’ve celebrated and honoured outstanding successes within the industry – and this year’s event was no exception. Windeck had the privilege of becoming a finalist for two different decks we […]
Red River College Ipe Wood Deck & Fastening
Why was fastening our Ipe wood deck a challenge? The steps we had to take to install plug were: Pre-drill the hole where we wanted the plug to go Put in the correct stainless steel Ipe wood screws Glue and press in the matching plug, and align grain on the plug with the board your […]
Duradek Press Release – 150 Million Square Feet of Vinyl Decking
Windeck has proudly provided Manitoba homeowners with the deck waterproofing advantages of Duradek for over 20 years. From high rise balconies in the center of Winnipeg, to family decks in suburban manitoba, to sprawling lakeside patios of vacation homes in Ontario, Windeck makes sure Manitoba residents have the best deck building products available. That includes […]
Screw Piles VS Concrete Piles
Which Foundation Solution Should You Choose? The debate between screw piles vs concrete piles has been a question that has been debated year after year. Both options offer distinct advantages and are commonly used in various projects, from residential homes to large-scale industrial developments. But which one is the superior choice for your specific needs? […]
N.A.D.R.A. (NORTH AMERICAN DECK AND RAILING ASSOCIATION)
When considering a deck contractor, research N.A.D.R.A. to see if your choice could be a bad one. When N.A.D.R.A. supports your local deck business, you know you’re getting a Deck Contractor that’s responsible, capable and professional. NADRA Mission Statement The mission of the North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA) is to provide a unified source for […]
Railing Strength
Safety is Job #1 The primary function of a guardrail is that of safety. Although aesthetics and costs are often considerations found on most consumers guardrail shopping lists, guardrail structural strength and safety should top their list. One of the key primary components of a guardrail is typically the posts , which are used to […]
Glass Choices for Glass Railing
Tempered (Toughened) Glass Tempered glass is made by heating and cooling a piece of standard glass in a tempering furnace. The glass, which must be pre-cut and edged before being put into the tempering furnace, is heated to approximately 1200°F and then cooled rapidly. This process is also known as quenching. The quenching process leaves […]
Choosing a deck contractor for your deck building project
#1 CHECK REFERENCES Would you hire an employee without talking to the applicants last Employer? Why should a contractor be any different? After all this is your home and money on the line. #2 CHECK INSURANCE Does the contractor have liability insurance? Does the Contractor even have a registered company? If not you have just […]
Cable Railing Systems
There is a lot of talk about cable railings and “if they meet code”. Currently they do not and are pending acceptance by Manitoba building codes. However with today’s advance building architecture, people are stirring up interest in railing styles such as cable railing systems. If you are going to ignore today’s building codes this […]