When choosing decking material, wood has long been considered the ideal option due to its classic charm. However, it requires significant maintenance, highlighting the need for a more sustainable alternative — this is where composite decking comes into play.
Composite decking is made from a combination of wood fibers (often recycled) and plastics, which can also be sourced from recycled materials. This blend creates a durable, climate-resistant option that mimics the look of natural wood while offering additional benefits, making it a great choice for outdoor use. Continue reading Composite Decking: A Sustainable Alternative to Wood→
Have you wondered what common issues affect your commercial roof and how experts can help resolve them? Understanding these problems and when to call professionals is essential for maintaining a durable and efficient roofing system. Let’s explore some of the common issues and the role of experts in addressing them. Continue reading What Are Common Roofing Issues, and How Do Experts Help?→
In 1987, American artist Mike Kelley (1954 –2012), known for his provocative and often unsettling artworks exploring themes of American popular culture, childhood, and trauma, began to make sculptures from stuffed animals. Kelley described the toys as “the adult’s perfect model of a child”– cute, clean, sexless.” However, Kelley’s plush toys, purchased secondhand from thrift stores and yard sales, were discarded and soiled from use. Seemingly beyond redemption, they are darkly humorous monuments to lost innocence and repressed emotions. Continue reading Mike Kelley’s Deodorized Central Mass with Satellites→
With Miracle Mile (2013) Robert Irwin (b. 1928) reconsiders the properties of light, material, and color. This site-specific work subtly plays with the architecture in which it is housed and respondseto both Wilshire Boulevard and Primal Palm Garden, an outdoor installation that Irwin created at LACMA in 2008. Continue reading Modern Art Monday Presents: Robert Irwin, Miracle Mile→
Are you considering upgrading your outdoor space with LED landscape lighting? If so, you’re on to something great! LED lighting not only enhances the beauty of your landscape but also adds functionality and security to your property. But before you embark on this project, consider the benefits of hiring professionals like Stay Off The Roof for the job. Continue reading Hiring Professionals for Your LED Landscape Lighting: A Bright Idea→
