8 Feb
A new Underdeck installation video is now available on our website. The new video does a better job explaining the overall system and covers many different installation scenarios. You could view the Underdeck installation video on our website or you can view it below.
31 Jan
HeatTrak Snow Melting Mats
You’ll soon be able to order convenient and efficient HeatTrak outdoor heating mats — to easily eliminate snow and ice accumulation around your home or workplace. HeatTrak portable mats don’t require expensive installation. Just put them on top of existing surfaces such as walkways, stairs, doorways, handicap ramps and loading docks … then leave them outside all winter.
HeatTrak outdoor heating mats plug into any standard 120- or 240-volt outlet and melt snow at a rate of about two inches per hour. The heating element is sandwiched between two protective surfaces of non-slip rubber — making them as durable as automobile tires. Grommet holes on each side enable you to secure the mats in place to avoid accidents.
You’ll also find these mats offer a better solution than calcium chloride because they continuously melt snow … keeping surfaces safe. And there’s no messy residue to track indoors.
Call us toll free at 888-349-4660 or e-mail customerservice@diyhomecenter.com for more information.
25 Jan
Want to enjoy the ultimate experience in laid-back living? Then check out our new products from Hatteras Hammocks … hammocks, swings, stands, canopies, pillows, ottomans and other accessories designed for total relaxation.
Relax in Style with Hatteras Hammocks
Choose from an assortment of quilted, quick dry and soft weave fabric or rope hammocks in the very latest colors.
Prefer a swing to revive your spirit? You’re sure to find a single or double swing that will become your favorite lounging spot.
Hammock and swing stands are made of the heaviest weight steel in the industry for safety, sturdiness and good looks. The wood is both beautiful and weather-resistant … Brazilian cumaru, classic oak and Southern cypress. And the steel hardware is zinc-plated to ensure a long outdoor life.
So view our entire collection. You’ll enjoy creating your own serene setting with a hammock or swing and accessories from Hatteras Hammocks
16 Dec
UPDATE: We have spoken with Polywood again (12/21) and a limited amount of shipping is occurring during the week of Christmas and New Years (thru January 4th). Items shipping are limited to stock items. If you would like to check the stock status of an item, give us a call at (888) 349-4660 (8 – 5 CST, M-F) and we’ll be happy to check.
We’ve received word earlier this morning (12/16) that Polywood shipping is finished for the year and will resume on January 4th, 2010.
If you place an order for Polywood, unfortunately it will not ship until after January 4th. The “shipping clock” for all orders placed before January 4th, will start on the 4th. This is for all Polywood items, including those items that are marked QuickShip. If you were thinking about ordering Polywood we understand that this may create an inconvenience for you and we do apologize.
If you have questions or comments, please feel free to leave a comment below.
14 Dec
UPDATE – 12/23/09: We now have a limited number of Tiger Jaws available and expect more in early January. If you would like to confirm availability, please give us a call at (888) 349-4660 (8 – 5 CST, M-F).
We’ve received word that the Tiger Jaw is out of stock until 12/22/09. Of course you can still order and we will ship out the Jaw just as soon as it is back in stock. There is a possibility that it will be in stock sooner. As the stock status changes, we will update this post.
For more information about the Tiger Jaw, see our previous post
13 Dec
After nearly three years of little to no price increase, we’ve received word that our price for Underdeck will be going up for the 2010 season.
While we haven’t finalized 2010 pricing yet, we’ve done some preliminary calculations and it appears the price of Underdeck kits and parts will be going up approximately 15%. We realize this is a significant increase and wanted to make sure that you knew about it ahead of time. If you have been considering buying Underdeck, now is the time to take advantage of our 2009 pricing.
You can use our Underdeck kit calculator to get a quote for your project.
If you have questions or comments, please let us know below.
7 Dec
One of the common questions we get about Tiger Claw hidden fasteners is the selection of the proper fastener for use with Azek decking. The answer to the question lies in the type of Azek board that you are using.
For Azek boards with an outer shell, you use should use the TC-3S. For boards without an outer shell, you should use the ProClip. Unfortunately, if you have just one type of board, it can be tricky to determine what type of board you have. Fortunately, there is a simple way to tell, color.
If your Azek deck board is Brownstone, Clay, Ivory, Slate Gray or White in color, your board does not have an outer shell.
Use the ProClip for these Colors
For these colors, you should use the ProClip.
If your Azek deck board is Fawn or Kona in color, you board does have an outer shell.
Use the TC-3s for these Colors
For these colors, you should use the TC-3S.
We hope this helps. If you have further questions, feel free to comment below.
24 Nov
The following is a recent e-mail that we received from a customer describing his experience with installing UnderDeck. We’ve reproduced it here unedited with the customer’s permission.
Delivery was quick and the order was complete. My kit was for a 10’ X 14’ area.
Here is what I like about the UnderDeck product. It gives an attractive complete look to the space and was easy to install. We are in the Pacific Northwest where we have lots of spiders which I was concerned might be a problem but insects seem to stay away from the vinyl so the spiders aren’t hanging around either. The panels can be removed easily when I need to paint the house again.
Installation was easy requiring a few basic hand tools. I would emphasize that when installing the panels; line the entire panel up straight the full length on one side before attempting to push into place. Once straight, the panels almost want to pop into place by themselves. Your instructions to have two people working is the best way, however, I was able to install the panels by myself. They were cut to 9’ 6” in length which is more than one mans arms can reach but after a few panels I understood what I needed to do and the rest was easy.
I did a lot of comparisons for an under decking product based on overall costs and found for this Do-It-Yourselfer, your product satisfied my needs better than I hoped.
Thanks,
M.S. in Seattle
Thanks for the feedback M.S. and thanks for sharing with the community!
You can learn more about the UnderDeck system on our website here
19 Nov
In addition to being compatible with Tiger Claw TC-G and the TimberTech CONCEALoc, the Tiger Claw Installation Gun is now compatible with the Trex Hideaway hidden deck fastener thanks to a new double sided installation head. One side of the head is compatible with the TC-G and CONCEALoc, while the other side is compatible with the Hideaway.
If you are a contractor and are installing hidden fasteners into slotted decking, the Tiger Claw installation gun is a must have. You can learn about the gun here.
As of today (11/19/09), the information and imagery on our website has not been updated so don’t be confused when it describes only being compatible with the TC-G and CONCEALoc.
Here is a picture of the new double sided installation head. The Hideaway fits on the left side, while the TC-G and CONCEALoc fit on the right side.
Tiger Claw Gun Nose
And here’s a picture of the gun. The original Tiger Claw gun was orange in color. The new guns, with the double sided nose, are gray.
Tiger Claw Installation Gun
You can purchase the Tiger Claw Installation Gun here
16 Nov
Fresh off the debut of the Tiger Claw Installation Gun, Tiger Claw has introduced the Tiger Jaw installation tool.
On occasion we hear from DIY homeowners that the ‘pound-in’ variety of Tiger Claw fasteners can be tricky to install, especially the first couple of boards. The Tiger Jaw makes installing the fasteners simple and painless. The Tiger Jaw is compatible with the TC-3S, TC-4S, and ProClip. The Tiger Jaw comes with a lifetime warranty. If your Tiger Jaw ever breaks, simply send it into Tiger Claw for replacement.
If you’re a contractor doing a lot of installing with Tiger Claw fasteners, then the Tiger Jaw is the proverbial “no-brainer”. You will get your money back from the first job you use it on in labor savings alone.
Feedback from both homeowners and contractors who have used the tool have been VERY positive. If you have any questions about the Tiger Jaw, leave us a comment below.
For a demonstration of how the Tiger Jaw works, check out the video below (use the speaker button on the player to mute the music — there is no voice over).
You can buy the Tiger Jaw here
