Decks & Porches

Adding tile for outdoors makes an attractive addition to patio installations throughout the Madison WI area as long as the tile selection is correct. With the right tile, the right grout and the right installation technique modern tiles will withstand the stress of temperature extremes even in Wisconsin. From late fall until spring, the ground freezes and thaws and moisture levels change. Tile Readmore

Building a backyard deck is a great way to add value to your house as well as maximize enjoyment during the long summer evenings. Lounging around a nicely designed deck will enhance the vibe of any evening of get-together. Possibilities are endless with deck designs that fit any size and budget. Make sure your deck is ready for the lazy summer days by following these secrets to the perfect backyarReadmore

The addition of a screened in porch expands a family’s enjoyment of its surroundings by extending the indoors out under a protective cover. Whether the addition of a porch includes covering an existing deck or patio or investing in new construction, there’s a porch design for nearly every Madison WI home. Intense afternoon sun, periodic showers and the seasonal insects all contribute to limitinReadmore

A backyard deck has become one of the most used and most enjoyed areas of a home. Drinking a morning cup of coffee or enjoying an evening with family and friends, decks are a perfect place to be outdoors. Probably the most common material used in building a deck is wood. Wood is still a good choice as a building material, however, there are other materials that are easier to take care of and may eReadmore

Now is the time to put your deck building plans, deck ideas, and deck designs into action. Madison WI is a perfect place to move your living and entertaining outdoors onto a new or renovated deck. If you already have a deck, there are many ways you can enhance your outdoor experience with deck building additions – adding a new section, new shape or updating the look with a new surface or speciaReadmore

  Wisconsin and other areas of the country can be tough on any wood structure, “…cycles of wet and dry, swelling and shrinking, cause wood to warp, split, cup and crack. All of these conditions lead to shortened wood life and expensive repairs or replacement without proper care,” says Paul Kronebusch of Roof To Deck Restoration. “Between the wide range of temperatures and humidity throughout thReadmore

Outdoor decks are considered essential for entertaining and just relaxing by yourself. Before you build or reconstruct your deck, there are several good questions you should ask: First, how will you use your deck most often?   Will you entertain or do you want a nice place for the family to relax quietly? Second, do you want to add a hot tub, for example, or other features to expand how the Readmore

Sunroom additions all have one thing in common – the homeowner is wished they had built their sunroom sooner. At ClearView Sunrooms & Windows, the most difficult part of our jobs is hearing our customers lament that they wish they had built their sunrooms sooner. While we feel gratified our customers are enjoying their sunrooms (usually four season sunroom additions for year round use), we are Readmore

When it comes to a sunroom built today, we are definitely in a different era. Today’s sunroom is better looking, better performing and much more energy efficient than the stereotypical metal and glass contraptions of the past. Stuck In Sunroom Past Some people think of the products of thirty years ago when they consider a sunroom addition to their home.  They are usually very pleasantly sReadmore

Homeowners often ask if they can build a sunroom on their deck or a concrete slab or patio. Unfortunately for the homeowner, the answer is usually no. While there are instances where the existing structure allows this to occur, it is rare. The Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC) applies to the entire state of Wisconsin and local building inspectors in the Madison WI area adhere to the code. If you are Readmore