Incorporating Outdoor Kitchens for End-of-Summer Entertaining
The end of summer is the perfect time to host friends and family for outdoor parties. With the weather beginning to change, we are all looking to soak up the last gorgeous days with our loved ones. But adding an outdoor kitchen means there is no need to stress about running out of days spent […]
Extend Your Outdoor Season with A Screened-In Porch
At this stage of summer, most of us are starting to feel the subtle shift–fall is coming. No one wants to pack in outdoor furniture and retreat indoors for the change of season–why do we have too anyway? A typical deck with no coverage or protection can’t last all year, but a screened-in porch extends […]
Designing a Pool Deck That Works Smarter, Not Harder
Your pool deck should be designed to make daily life flow with ease. Your deck is an extension of your home and outdoor lifestyle and should work for you, not against you. How can your deck suit your family best? Think About Your Needs! Do you need a large area for lounging with your family […]
Protect Your Deck from Sun Damage This July
The dog days of summer are in full swing. Work is hard to get done, but lounging in the heat on your deck with your friends and family is easy. July is one of the best times for enjoying your deck, but with the heat at its annual peak, this is the most damaging time […]
Is Your Deck Summer-Ready?
Warm weather and long days mean your deck is going to be the center stage of your home for the next several months. June is the perfect time to prepare for the season ahead. Before you host that first summer party or fire up the first steak on the grill, it is important to clean, […]
Pergola 101
Want to enhance your deck or yard and create breathtaking archways or cozy deck corners? A pergola sounds like the answer. Help protect your family from the sun and add some beauty to your home! Different Types Attached Attached Pergolas are connected to the side of your home, pool house, or shed. This is a […]
Safety is Always in Season
May is the month of returning to summer life for most Tennesseans, and a return to using your deck after its winter break. This period is often when deck problems start to reveal themselves; any damage from wintertime becomes obvious with more use. May is Deck Safety Month–this is the season of celebrating life outdoors […]
Family-Friendly Pool Decking
No pool is complete without a dream deck to accompany it. There is no better spot to dry off in the sun with your friends and family, or have a poolside barbeque. A pool deck is a necessary extension of your pool area. That being said, it’s important to consider the needs of everyone using […]
Deck Maintenance: Replace vs Repair
We’ve all been guilty of ignoring that spongy floorboard or that rusty nail sticking out just a little too much. Warming days and nights are the time to come home and enjoy your deck, not avoid it! Deck repair and replacement are a natural part of your deck’s lifespan. The longer you go without fixing […]
Pergola vs. Covered Deck
The Tennessee summer sun can be dangerously hot. It is very important to have adequate protection during this season. Installing a shade solution for your deck or patio makes any outdoor space an instant safe zone in the summer heat. At Armstrong Construction, we offer custom-built pergolas and covered deck/patio options that will keep your […]