Category Archives: Decks

5 Biggest Myths About Decking Materials

A naturally beautiful Real Cedar deck like this one doesn’t compare to a synthetic deck. Whether you’ve decided this is the year you’ll add a deck to your home, or you’re still pondering the project, as soon as you say the words: “I want to build a deck,” you’ll start hearing and reading lots of […]

Deckrail ideas to transform you view

When thinking about upgrading or building your dream outdoor deck  with a beautiful handrail you might have a lot of ideas in mind.  Maybe you want the modern look with stainless steel and metals to go with the classic wood floor of the deck.  Maybe you are looking for a rustic all wood look to […]

Decking Materials Beyond Basic Lumber

Thomas Lumber Company prides itself as being a leader in the Atlanta, Georgia areas for offering a wide variety of decking products.  We are always striving to educate our customers on the different products we both produce and keep in inventory in our Cumming, Ga showroom.  Being based in the south one of the more […]

Spring is here! Time to Start Thinking about your Deck.

With Spring freshly upon us here in the south, a lot of us are starting our spring projects.  For some this is getting the yard back into to a state of green with hints of bright colors added in for decoration.  Maybe it is dong some spring-cleaning inside and outside the house.  Or it could […]

8 Knockout Flowers for a Fall Container Garden

Fall is approaching fast here in Georgia.  We are all getting our homes and yards ready for the long sleep of winter.  Before we do though there is a way a to get the last little bit of color out of them.  Here is a little bit of help from Kim Gamel about how to […]

LED Deck Lighting FAQ

At Thomas Lumber Company we supply local deck builders and home DIYers with LED Deck Lighting from Dekor and Trex.  We chose these decking products as they followed our commitment to quality giving our customers the best product and value.  As we sell more and more deck packages with lighting options we see more and […]

The Green approach to building a deck that will last a lifetime

I found this article in one of the trade magazines we recieve, Building Products Digest.  To me this sums up the emerging decking market especially with the change in economy and home ownership the last few years.  Building something that will last as long or longer than we are in our homes while staying Green […]

11 Keys to Staining Your Deck Like A Pro

Written by Dave Barnes Having spent my entire adult life working with paints and stains, I’ve seen many homeowners who end up dissatisfied with their deck staining projects. Either it didn’t look as good as they thought that would, or it didn’t last as long. Following these steps will help guarantee a great looking, long-lasting […]