Comments on: Mid-Century Backyard Project Complete

By: John Clarke Mills

John Clarke Mills — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 20:43:38 +0000

Tina,

You can find this wood any any lumber yard (non the Home Depot’s of the world). I dont know the price offhand as it fluctuates.

Yes the wood is hard to cut, but power tools make that easy.

By: tina

tina — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 17:34:10 +0000

As a rough estimate, what can I expect to pay per square ft for Ipe? I’m thinking about building a large outdoor structure with it. I live in Sacramento, was it hard to order? Do you know if it was hard to work with because it is hard to cut into?

By: Becky

Becky — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 16:13:21 +0000

A-MAZ-ING! Just Wow! and I love all the fine craftsmanship.

By: John Clarke Mills

John Clarke Mills — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:19:40 +0000

Sarah,

Thanks for the kinds word. In regards to the Hardie planks, we decided to have them painted. They do have impregnated dyes in some but I couldn’t wait four weeks to have it done. Paint does last longer on Hardie planks than and wood but we will have to repaint every few years

By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:08:57 +0000

The work you have done is terrific. especially the stairs. I have an 1890 house in upstate NY and this has given me some great ideas. Is your siding hardie board? and was it pre-colored the nice dark green? We also work on our vintage bmws.

By: John Clarke Mills

John Clarke Mills — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 01:56:07 +0000

Thanks Jane! Glad you like it

By: Jane Dagmi

Jane Dagmi — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 01:41:16 +0000

john, this is amazing. I haven’t tuned into your progress in a while and wow — happy spring! Congrats.