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Pacific Improvement’s Design-Build Process

 
What is Design / Build?
Design-build is a construction project delivery system in contrast to “design-bid-build,” in which the design and construction aspects are contracted for with a single entity known as the design-builder or design-build contractor.  Pacific Improvements is a general contractor that has been successfully using the design build process for all types of [...]

Refurbish or build a new san diego deck?

Rather than putting in a brand new deck, Pacific Improvements can give a whole new look to an old deck through a combination of new decking material (composite, hardwood, stone or redwood for example), or through simply sanding and sealing if the current materials are still in good shape.
Here’s what one of our customers said [...]

“A” Rated Fire Resistant Deck Materials for San Diego

Like it or not, San Diego is fire country. So when you’re building decks, you need to be aware of your options for fire resistant building materials that conform to or exceed San Diego County and California fire codes.  Some great advances have been taking place in the San Diego decking industry to address the [...]

Cardiff/Encinitas Stone Deck with Mangaris Border

This deck in the Cardiff-Encinitas area was built using a stone and wood combination. An exotic hardwood product called Mangaris was used for the border. The deck uses a natural stone decking system with a 20 year warranty, called Stone Deck. StoneDeck™ works with new or existing conventional wood framing capable of supporting standard building loads;  StoneDeck™ panels [...]

Before and After Deck Construction in Pacific Beach

This deck was built on a steep hillside in Pacific Beach. Here are some before, during and after shots:

Building a Brand New La Jolla Stone Deck

This beautiful stone and wood deck in La Jolla uses a natural stone decking system with a 20 year warranty, called Stone Deck. StoneDeck™ works with new or existing conventional wood framing capable of supporting standard building loads; StoneDeck™ panels and interlocking gridwork form a flexible, yet semi-rigid structure. This mortarless, free-draining system withstands natures forces.
The [...]

Pacific Improvements Named “Elite Contractor” by Timbertech

 
TimberTech® is a leading manufacturer and leader in the research, development and marketing of long lasting, low-maintenance high quality decking, railing and fencing solutions.  Pacific Improvements has been named as an “Elite Contractor” by TimberTech, one of the highest levels of contractor status. 
Here’s an overview of the TimberTech line of high quality decking:

Industry leader in [...]

Pacific Improvements uses Mangaris Exotic Hardwood Decking in San Diego

 
Pacific Improvements has been using Mangaris, an exotic hardwood product, for a variety of its San Diego area deck installations.
 
Mangaris™ is the trademark of the top quality premium hardwood decking line, which is manufactured from all clear heart premium grade selection of Red Balau, Yellow Balau and other species. Produced from a genuine hardwood, MANGARIS™ offers the homeowner [...]

Before and After Deck Construction in Pacific Beach

This deck was built on a steep hillside in Pacific Beach. Here are some before, during and after shots:

New Ways of Installing San Diego Decks

There are a variety of new and innovative ways to install San Diego decks with hidden fasteners, no rust, self-tapping and other kinds of high performance deck screws. Here are a few of the products that we use in our customer’s decks. Hidden fasteners look better and you never have to worry about rusty nails [...]