Santa Fe Decks
techniques in the hands of experienced contractors make for long-lasting troublefree decks. For those with a set of sharp tools, your deck can be a very satisfying DIY project. Installed decks cost from $15 to $35 per installed sq. ft.
Paul Fuge owner Plaza Hardwood Inc 505.577.0318 tonifuge@plzfloor.com 219 West Manhattan Ave. Santa Fe NM 87501 www.plzfloor.com www.naturallydurable.com
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ust about everybody loves a great deck, whether it’s rooftop, backyard, front porch, gazebo, or surrounded by a beautiful garden. Decks enhance the enjoyment and resale value of homes and businesses. Throughout most of the year in Santa Fe, decks play host to parties, ceremonies, relaxation and, of course, barbeques. WHY IS A SANTA FE DECK DIFFERENT? The high altitude desert climate of New Mexico is challenging for all decking materials. Extremes of high and low humidity, brilliant sunlight and the dusty environment can be too harsh for common decking materials. Correct design that adheres to building codes, appropriate material choice, and proven installation
EXPERIENCE COUNTS. Plaza Hardwood Inc. sold its first decks in Santa Fe 18 years ago. We already owned a flooring business that started in 1992, and family have lived here for 37 years. The move to tropical hardwood decking dovetailed with our importing company, Naturally Durable Inc., that was founded to direct import FSC certified tropical hardwood into the U.S. Our forest-tofinished deck experience is built upon our understanding of the local climate and the type of decking materials and fasteners we stock and sell. We made some early mistakes that taught us how to troubleshoot and avoid potential problems. The many types of deck installations require different techniques to be 100 percent successful. Plaza Hardwood Inc. has sold decking in every possible situation. A properly designed and installed deck using the correct materials delivers a lifetime of enjoyment. YOU HAVE MANY CHOICES. Many types of decking materials are made from naturally durable tropical hardwoods, rot-resistant North American softwoods like cedar and redwood, and
plastic or plastic-wood composites that are shaped to mimic wood. Our focus and deep expertise is with sustainable tropical hardwoods like garapa, ipe, massaranduba and santos mahogany. We have sold redwood and cedar for decks, but consider both of these too soft for long-term service. We sell the hardest Naturally DurableTM tropical species because of their long life cycle proven around the world. If you are concerned about rainforest destruction, come see us. We have been to sustainable FSC natural forests and plantations in Peru, Brazil, Bolivia, Mexico, Panama and Guatemala dozens of times over the past two decades. We know exactly who cuts our wood and from where. WE HAVE THE PARTS YOU NEED. In addition to selling decking, railing and deck stair wood in various dimensions, Plaza Hardwood Inc. sells all of the accessories to ensure the long-term success of your deck. We are your authorized local dealer for stainless steel screws, Deckwise ipe clips, joist tape and WoodHaven deck clips. We stock AnchorSeal2 end sealing and back coating for deck boards along with WOCA low VOC water-base deck oil. We are always available to assist in the design and selection of all materials needed for a satisfying deck. If you have concerns about an existing deck we are available for consulting.