Category: Exterior

How to inspect your deck

Todd Vendituoli

“InterNACHI estimates that of the 45 million existing decks, only 40% are completely safe.” When I saw this I was a bit surprised to be honest but there are many things that can cause problems for you and your deck. …

The reasons for tropical exterior colors

Todd Vendituoli

For many that come to the Bahamas or really anywhere in the tropics, one of the things that stands out is the color of the buildings. They are usually colors that are either pastels or white but always of a …

How to Build a Deck

Todd Vendituoli

From Zillow………. The beauty of a deck is that — unlike bare ground or lawn — it’s level, stable, supports furniture, sheds rain and provides usable living space. Building a deck, however, requires more skill and understanding of construction principles …

Patios to enjoy the summer

Todd Vendituoli

Now you know I love a great porch for sitting and relaxing but I also love a nice patio almost as much. Patios have some advantages over porches as their construction is much easier. One can build a patio in …

DaVinci Roofscapes

Todd Vendituoli

Now over the years I’ve constructed many roofs and re roofed a good number of them too. Some of these roofs where with conventional asphalt shingles and others were done with metal roofing but I have never had the opportunity …