When using stone or tile on an elevated deck is deflection allowed? If so, what deflection value is acceptable? Unfortunately this is not a pure science. The Tile Council of North America Inc. agrees. Although they reference the building code standard L/360, they have come to the conclusion that...
It’s time for another fresh idea in exterior decking and rooftop terrace construction.
Do you remember that flash of genius or just the great idea that first came to your mind? And what a moment. It was the creative spark that made you feel alive and awake to life and the possibilities that somet...
Don’t forget that winter is coming while enjoying summer sun and fun. When relaxing in the warmth of the summer, we often forget the effects of winter across most of the USA and Canada.
It’s not just the surface material that is affected. The extreme temperature swings and freeze-thaw cycles will...
Silca is the same as Outdoor Floor System®. Really? An egg is an egg is an egg just like a grate is a grate is a grate. What? Let me explain. Yes the oval-oblong shaped, shelled egg was just an egg some 10 – 20 years ago. Today of course we have a wide variety of chicken eggs: vitamin enhanced, org...
A common design consideration for outdoor floor spaces in some climates and geographies, is creating the continuous flow and spacial experience from the interior to the exterior. This is a great visual and functional effect but does come with it’s challenges. In stable climates with minimal tempera...
