Modular Deck Tiles
Wednesday April 12, 2006
Perhaps you've always wanted a deck, but lacked either the money to have one built or the skill to install one yourself. Well, how would you like to be able to install a deck of sorts without having to bother with concrete footings or similar support systems? Modular deck tiles can be laid down right over existing lawn or even bare ground. And if, later, you decide the first location you chose for a deck wasn't ideal, you can just pick up the pieces and move the deck somewhere else! They're not for everyone, but some of you may be interested in learning more about modular deck tiles.
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We are moving, and the front of the house is totally bricked. I have purchased a Picea Dwarf Alberta Spruce - about 7 ft. tall. It came in the plastic black pot bought at Home Depot. Because we do not have soil availablet o plant it, it will need to remain poted. However, I would like to find a pot (ceramic?) that is stronger and more siutable. Any suggestions as to what type of pot, and where to find one. The pots I have seen for sale all appear to be too small. Also in terms of care, (acid soil) etc. any suggestions, especially as to watering.
You write, “However, I would like to find a pot (ceramic?) that is stronger and more siutable. Any suggestions as to what type of pot, and where to find one.”
Actually, plastic pots are pretty strong. I’d bet on a plastic pot surviving a blow over a ceramic pot anyday. But I think what you mean is, Where can one get a nicer pot? You could try an online search (”ceramic planters,” for instance), and buy right online. If you wish to shop at a brick-and-mortar store, the question really becomes too locally-oriented to answer — unless you want to try a Home Depot, for instance, which occasionally has some nice ceramic stuff.
You also ask “in terms of care, (acid soil) etc. any suggestions, especially as to watering.”
Dwarf Alberta spruce trees prefer full sun and a well-drained, acidic soil. Water the pot thoroughly, letting water pour out right through the drainage hole, then let it pretty much dry out before watering again. Of course, watering frequency will depend on where you have the plant; and remember, containers dry out faster than solid ground.
Further information on Snapping Deck Tiles can be found at this blog
http://decktiles.blogspot.com/
I have found that the above supplier uses strip harvested hardwoods that are not certified which is damaging to the rainforest. I have found a few manufacterers that do have certified hardwoods, the site is here
http://www.hardwoodhome.com
Ezydeck is made of Australian Jarrah wood which is not only strong but long lasting. The Jarrah forest is also maintained to prevent over-forestation. You can read and see more at ezydeck.com
I’m a generator contactor, and here is another source that I find helpful from my last couple of projects.
http://www.deck-tile.com
The good thing about this distributor is that they are in fact also the factory so we get the most direct price and also do some custom work for us in 20″ x 20″ size.
I don’t care about the forrestation that much, as quality comes to me first; but the factory does have a FSC certification and share that with me.
Hope it’s helpful information.
we ordered some samples of the contiki brand for our proposed roof deck and kept them up there for a few months… immediately (the second week) there were many split ends on the small boards used. after the winter they looked terrible.