TimberTech Story: Emma & Peter
When Southern California couple Peter and Emma wanted to build a poolside deck that was beautifully designed and safe for bare feet, they turned to TimberTech. Featuring durable, cooler-to-the-touch deck boards with realistic wood looks, TimberTech decking gave them the performance they needed with the resort ready look they wanted.
Meet Peter and Emma
“[TimberTech] … looks like the Brazilian [Ipe] hardwood that we were interested in putting in the backyard!”
– Peter
SoCal residents Peter and Emma have two children and lots of family and friends nearby. When designing their outdoor living space, hosting their loved ones in a beautifully designed space was top of mind. So they sought out decking material that would give them an inviting, functional poolside gathering spot while being easy to maintain.
Their choice? TimberTech decking in English Walnut, which delivered on the zen-wow look and feel they were looking for.
Why Peter & Emma Chose TimberTech
When designing their backyard space, Peter was passionate about choosing Ipe hardwood because he had been after the attractive, high-end look for years. Meanwhile, Emma wanted a pool deck that could endure the heat of the California sun while being low maintenance for easy cleanup. Ipe’s touted beauty and durability made it seem like the perfect choice. However, as they explored Ipe as an option for their deck build, the problems became evident. Not only would Ipe require maintenance like sanding and oiling, but it would still inevitably fade to gray — and on top of that? They learned Ipe logging was devastating to the environment.
So, what now? Enter TimberTech decking in English Walnut.
The Decking: English Walnut
Peter and Emma chose English Walnut capped polymer decking from the TimberTech AZEK® Vintage Collection® because of its remarkable similarity in color and texture to Brazilian Ipe. Plus, they don’t have to worry about the costs or struggles that come with maintaining expensive hardwood.
For Emma, the high-quality thoughtfully engineered decking material gave her peace of mind with its cooler-to-the-touch and slip resistance technology. So friends and family can enjoy their time by the pool without worry.
Thanks to TimberTech, Peter and Emma get the beautiful outdoor living space they want with the performance they need.
The sea-blue tone of the pool water and the gentle, shell-white rocks perfectly complement the English Walnut deck boards and gave Peter and Emma the resort-inspired design they wanted.
To Peter’s delight, the sophisticated, rich natural coloring of English Walnut offers attractive contrast to the white rocks and bright blue pool water giving the space a resort-like atmosphere.
To give their deck a zen-wow look and feel, Peter and Emma chose English Walnut capped polymer decking for its rich wood tone just like the Ipe hardwood look they wanted. Plus, its super low maintenance gives them peace of mind to relax on their deck weekend after weekend.
By adding soft-white curtains, tall lanterns, and a cozy hanging chair, Peter and Emma created the perfect outdoor hideaway to rest and relax after a long day in the pool.
For their poolside retreat, Peter and Emma were looking for a real-wood aesthetic that offered both heat-resistance and great slip-resistance, so everyone stays safe while having fun.
Peter and Emma wanted to create an inviting outdoor space for friends and family to enjoy. By adding comfortable outdoor furniture, they can keep an eye on kids in the pool while relaxing in the afternoon sun.
With its functional design and nature-inspired beauty, Peter and Emma can enjoy every moment of the day on their deck – from sun up to sun down.
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