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Backyard Renovation on a Budget

Looking for a cost-effective solution where you can renovate your backyard without the need to replace an entire deck, patio or terrace? We’ve got you covered with our budget backyard renovation tips. A quick-fix to renovating your backyard space is with Archatrak porcelain pavers, planks or wood tiles. Our line of porcelain pavers and planks […]

The best way to repair a cracked or damaged concrete patio

Unfortunately over time, many patios, verandas or other paved concrete areas begin to develop cracking, and very quickly the paved area will not be an area where you want to spend much time or especially where you want to be enjoying with visitors or friends either. So what are the best options for dealing with […]

Building a rooftop deck when the surface slopes in multiple directions

There are several factors to consider when building a rooftop deck on a roof that slopes in multiple directions. Not only do you need to ensure no damage will occur to the waterproof membrane and potentially cause leaks, but the rooftop deck will invariably slope to multiple drainage points and there may be raised seams […]

Interlocking tiles vs porcelain pavers for rooftop decks

It’s becoming much more common to use rooftop areas as useful spaces to enjoy the views and the open air. But with most rooftop decks, you are normally not permitted to place any permanent materials over an existing waterproof membrane, so realistically the only means to get yourself a new deck would be to install […]

Wood look porcelain pavers for fireproof rooftop decks

In many urban areas these days there are increasingly strict fire regulations which can prohibit the construction of the wood deck on a rooftop for example. For a long time, the wood species most often used for wood decks has been Ipe, not only because it’s one of the hardest and most durable wood species […]