With spring finally here and summer right around the corner, many Peterborough homeowners and cottagers are turning their thoughts to replacing ageing decks and docks. With ongoing travel restrictions and COVID concerns, our yards and cottages continue to play an important role in our lives. It doesn’t matter whether you’re thinking of replacing a dock […]
Updating your existing deck or adding a new deck to your home or cottage is a great way to add functional living space while increasing resale value. In Peterborough, we’re seeing a strong trend towards replacing basic ‘builder’ grade decks with ones that include upgraded features. At Merrett Home Hardware Building Centre, our staff are […]
Your deck or dock takes a real beating here in the Peterborough area – damage from extreme heat fluctuations, ranging from freezing cold winters to blistering summer heat, can dramatically impact its life. Add in the impacts of snow and rain, causing the wood to go through many soaking/drying cycles in a year – and […]
New inventions and developments in deck building have influenced the scene drastically over the last twenty years. These inventions have sped up the deck building process and made it easier for DIY deck builders to turn your dream into reality. At Merrett Home Hardware, we’re happy to supply some of the most innovative deck building tools […]
If you’re looking for an incredibly low maintenance, long-lasting, and waterproof material for your next deck or dock, you should consider using composite decking. With natural wood-grain textures, a variety of colour options, and a lifetime warranty, today’s composite decking materials outclass the plastic-like PVC decks of the past. As your local source for deck […]