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Spring
Central Jersey
PLANNING
GUIDE
Volume 21, Issue 6
Deck
Guardian
Bringing your backyard vision to
life with reliable products and
design expertise page 17
Spring
THE GREAT OUTDOORS Planning
Plan your dream project now Guide
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january/february 2021
contents
10 Outdoor Dreams 19 Spring Showcase
in Demand Special Advertising
The popularity of outdoor Section
projects continues to rise
and experts say there is no 20 Crucial Component
time to waste in planning Cabinetry can make or
break a renovation project
17 Deck of Your Dreams in kitchens and baths,
Deck Guardian is here to so it is important for
help you get your backyard homeowners to do their
ready for summer homework and listen to
the experts
10 Spring
Central Jersey
PLANNING
GUIDE
Volume 21, Issue 6
On the cover:
Since he started Deck Guardian 10 years ago,
Ion Colbasiuc has made it his mission to stand by
his products and ensure customer satisfaction.
Deck Guardian provides services such as Deck
deck design and installation, deck resurfacing, Guardian
Bringing your backyard vision to
porches, gazebos, pavilions and louvered life with reliable products and
design expertise page 17
roofs, and completes anything from a simple
project to a full back-yard renovation. Find out THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Spring
Planning
Plan your dream project now Guide
more about the company on page 17. Sponsors:
Cover image courtesy of Deck Guardian Your #1 Resource and Design Magazine • Visit www.HouseMagazine.com to view our Online Design Center
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The popularity of
outdoor projects
continues to rise
and experts say
there is no time to
waste in planning.
BY LIZ HUNTER
F
or years, homeowners have been
building up their outdoor spaces
into backyard retreats that feel like a
destination getaway, and in 2020, that
industry saw a surge like never before. Hun-
kered down at home for safety reasons, they
invested money otherwise saved for vacations
on pools, decks, hardscaping and more. This
year is proving to be another record year for
these projects as well, meaning homeowners
have to act fast.
“As protocols and mandates were put
in place and individuals became comfortable
with [people coming into their home], de-
mand skyrocketed, mainly for outdoor
entertainment spaces which included pools,
patios, roof structures, walkways, firepits,
Outdoor
outdoor kitchens, etc.,” says Michael
Pasquarello, degreed landscape architect
at Elite Landscaping. “As we are in the
beginning of 2021 the residential home im-
provement wave has still not crested and
continues to build. I foresee it lasting clear
into the middle of 2022.”
Dreams
Sam Waddell, owner of SLS Landscaping,
says it wasn’t just requests for new installa-
tions of pools, outdoor kitchens and patios
he was receiving. “We have also been build-
ing add-ons to prior completed landscape and
patio projects, including fireplaces and pavil-
ions,” he says.
The pandemic has also contributed to
material shortages, making them more
expensive and delaying projects. “The one
downside of this high demand is the avail-
ability of materials. Manufacturers cannot
IN DEMAND
keep up and most items are on back order,”
Pasquarello says.
“Good contractors are backlogged sev-
eral months for work that requires permits,”
adds Keith Frederick, owner of Environmen-
tal Landscape Associates. “Bigger builds are
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ELITE LANDSCAPING
being booked out six to eight months, but smaller non-
permit work is about two to three months.”
We asked these professionals and more to chime
in on project planning as the spring and summer ap-
proach. Whether interested in something small or a
full-scale oasis, the consensus is not to wait to make
the call.
Decks
One of the most requested elements of an outdoor
living space, decks have come a long way from the stan-
dard square shape. And companies that specialize in
decks have also evolved to incorporate more features
into their design.
“We here at Keystone Custom Decks have evolved
into an outdoor living company. We no longer strict-
ly focus on just decks but really customize each SLS LANDSCAPING
design and project to what fits our clients’ needs the
most,” says Marv Esh, manager/owner of Keystone Custom Decks. “From there a majority of our projects get some type of fire fea-
“For most projects that means combining a deck, porch and patio as ture which increases the outdoor living season. Another very popular
part of their outdoor living space as well as features such as fireplaces, item is ways to close off the porch. For that we implement a lot of
kitchens and stone features.” motorized retractable features that when not in use are not seen but
Bill Wilson, co-owner of Amazing Decks, says the modern farm- with the push of button your porch can be enclosed. When those are
house is the dominant style for decks. “No one wants to have the ’80s in use and we combine the fire feature and heating elements, you can
McMansion cookie-cutter look. The farmhouse trend features black really end up using your outdoor space almost all year.”
railings, darker decking—it’s more rustic,” he says. “I really like the Wilson says he is also seeing a shift toward homeowners design-
way it looks.” ing just for themselves. “It seems the designs are less for massive amounts
One piece that should be considered for any deck is coverage. “Our of people and more for a smaller number of guests—cozier,” he says.
signature project is a deck with a porch structure. We hear feedback “In the past people wanted a design that would accommodate others.
all the time from our clients that they use the covered areas so much Now they are doing it for themselves so at the end of the day or the
more than they ever thought they would. A roof structure provides you week, they have a place to sit and recharge. With so many working
protection from the elements and really just becomes an extension of from home, getting through the day is difficult so you need an outdoor
the home in an outdoor setting,” says Esh. environment for your sanity.”
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Pools
Frederick says pools are on the uptick. “With kids be-
ing home, not going on vacations, pools are a great
activity for them,” he says. However, there are some
considerations if a pool is on your wishlist.
The first is budget. To put it bluntly, Frederick says
a full-scale custom pool design and installation requires
at least $150,000 to start the process. “There is per-
mitting, plus stormwater control, grading, the pool
and its decking, fencing for safety—before you know
it you’re at that range,” he says. “I believe in openly
discussing budgets with new customers. If you want
the stars and the moon but you can only afford the
moon, then you have to modify your wishlist or add
more money to the budget.” M.C. WEEKS, INC.
WINDOW FASHIONS
Frederick’s company is booking into 2022 for these Poolside outdoor patio screen
types of projects, but there are options for a quicker shades with PowerView
motorization
turnaround and better price point.
KEYSTONE CUSTOM DECKS
a bunch of details that add up to a completed environ-
ment, some of which can be incorporated in time for
this summer.
First is giving some TLC to your hardscaping and
KEYSTONE CUSTOM DECKS landscaping. “We have enhanced a lot of outdoor
spaces, such as paver patios that may have been dirty
Fiberglass or gunite pools are a great alternative to concrete. “Gu- and neglected. A power wash, re-sand and a sealer can work wonders
nite pools can be custom designed to virtually any shape, size, depth on that old, faded paver. Also, adding a nice colorful border to your
and include many features such as spas, waterfalls and beach entries. old patio can bring it to life,” says Chris DeMato, owner of Rock Bot-
The possibilities are endless,” says Waddell. tom Landscaping & Fencing. “Naturally edged planting beds can be
“These feel like a big hot tub and come in all shapes and sizes, and re-sculpted and re-mulched, adding some contrasting colorful plants
actually have a better longevity than a concrete pool which will one to your planting beds can add a lot of interest. Hanging lights can make
day need to be replastered and retiled through the freeze and thaw those summer evenings very comfortable, and fencing may give you
cycle,” says Frederick. “Fiberglass has no plaster or tile. We’ve sold a the privacy you need or simply block an undesirable view. These are
handful of them in the last six to 12 months.” just a few additions or changes that you can make to bring that dull
landscape to life.”
Additional enhancements At-home entertaining can go up a notch too, he says, with the ad-
An outdoor living space is more than just decks and pools. There are dition of a bocce ball court or horseshoe pit.
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configurations to deliver rich
sound. Hunter Industries has ir-
rigation controls which sync to
local weather stations to only al-
low the system to operate when
water is needed,” he continues.
No matter what your dream
outdoor living space includes,
Of course, every outdoor the pandemic has driven demand
space needs fabrics, says Natal- for these projects. But rushing into
ie Weeks Rossitto, owner of it won’t serve homeowners well.
M.C. Weeks Window Fashions. “People should spend more time
“Outdoor draperies are a beau- making sure the design fits their
tiful way to define space, adding lifestyle and take the time to get
style, design and color as well as it right,” Wilson says. “There is
privacy and shade. … Our nothing worse than having to do
Hunter Douglas patio screen it again and paying twice.”
shades with designer screen fab-
rics can create drama or add a
layer of light control to any cov-
ered outdoor space,” she says.
Outdoor fabrics also need to
withstand the elements. “We
represent thousands of quality
outdoor fabric styles and pat- RESOURCES
terns available through our
showroom samples and re- Amazing Decks
sources, including lines by David Serving Pa. and N.J.
Sutherland. Our Perennials fab- (800) 220-3275
ric line is fade resistant, mildew AmazingDecks.com
and mold resistant and bleach
cleanable for furnishings you Elite Landscaping
can actually live on. Addition- Berlin, N.J.
ally we offer renowned fabric (856) 753-1944
EliteLandscaping.com
name brands such as Thibaut,
Crypton, Sunbrella, Pindler and Environmental
Stout Brothers to name a few.” Landscape Associates
Tying it all together is tech- Doylestown, Pa.
nology. “There definitely is ‘an (215) 794-2400
app for that’ when it comes to ELAOutdoorLiving.com
multiple elements which com-
pose these outdoor spaces,” says Keystone Custom Decks
Pasquarello. “The main thing to East Earl, Pa.
remember is to allow this tech- (717) 355-0592
KeystoneCustomDecks.com
nology to add to the convenience
of a space and to still enjoy the M.C. Weeks, Inc.
outdoors and what Mother Window Fashions
Nature has to offer.” Trappe, Pa.
He says most features can be (610) 489-7231
controlled via smartphone. MCWeeksInc.com
“LED landscape lighting, out-
door audio, irrigation systems, Rock Bottom
infrared heaters can all be ma- Landscaping & Fencing
nipulated right from the palm of Belle Mead, N.J.
(732) 873-6780
your hand. Unique Lighting
RockBottomLandscaping.net
offers LED Bluetooth color-
changing bulbs which can be SLS Landscaping
used to upgrade existing fixtures Lumberton, N.J.
as well. Sonance manufactures (609) 518-5263
outdoor audio systems with SLSLandscape.com
multiple speaker types and
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DECK OF
Your
Dreams
Now is the time to start thinking about your upcoming deck educate each and every customer on the mate-
rials being installed and its benefits. There’s also
project, and Deck Guardian is here to help you get your a variety of color options Deck Guardian’s
design specialists can match with any home and
backyard ready for summer. by Julie Shannon can satisfy every client’s taste and budget.
“When we complete a project, our clients
It
may be hard to think of spring and to 10 weeks. This created a mess in logistics from are amazed how beautiful these materials
summer with the amount of snow vendors to builders,” he says. “Despite this, we really look,” he says. “Deck Guardian under-
currently on our lawns, but now is the were able to build all promised projects with stands the composite and PVC materials are the
time to get ahead and prepare for those minimum cost changes and schedule delays. future of deck building and we’re on a mission
warm, summer nights in your backyard Now the materials situation is under control, to continue educating our client base and show
on the deck. Deck Guardian is there to but we expect the same problems to happen this the benefits of such investment.”
install a brand-new deck and help spruce year in peak season, if not worse as the Deck Guardian stands beyond its product
up your outdoor space. demand for new decks keeps increasing.” and makes sure every customer is satisfied by
Deck Guardian also provides services offering warranties on all new decks.
such as deck resurfacing, porches, gazebos, “We put a five-year labor warranty on all
pavilions and louvered roofs, and completes our builds knowing the materials we use will
anything from a simple project to a full back- last forever,” Colbasiuc says. “The warranty
yard renovation. is then extended by the manufacturers to 10
“Our process is designed to handle any kind years on labor and 25 to 30 years on mate-
of job and we’re able to offer top-notch service rials. Trek, Azek and Fiberon offer this to pre-
and quality to all clients; this is really what sets mium builders and Deck Guardian is at the top
us apart from our competition,” says Colba- of the list.”
siuc. “We’ve developed into a vast variety of Colbasiuc has learned a great deal since he
services and can take on any type of project to entered the construction industry, and since he
help homeowners across New Jersey.” started Deck Guardian 10 years ago, he’s
Deck Guardian has also developed a rela- made it his mission to not only provide the best
tionship with some of the most trusted manu- materials and a lasting product, but to take care
Owner Ion Colbasiuc stresses homeowners facturers, like Trex, Azek and Fiberon, which of all of his clients and employees.
should not hold off until spring to start this ensures all decks are made with the highest- “I’ve worked for a few construction com-
process, and to start making calls now. quality materials. Colbasiuc says these manu- panies and got to learn the trades and how res-
“We’re scheduling two to three weeks out facturers have revolutionized the decking idential construction works. During that time
but when March and April come around, our industry and offer materials that withstand the I saw business owners who either took good
schedule gets to six to eight weeks and in the weather elements for up to 25, even 30 years care of clients and didn’t take care of their
summer it’s the longest wait time—about 10 to with little maintenance. employees, or the other way around,” he says.
12 weeks,” he says. “Years back when we used pressure-treated “I told myself, if I can make both the clients
Colbasiuc says all new decks require mul- pine to build our decks they required yearly and the employees happy, I can bring a great
tiple permits which take time to approve and upkeep, and after seven to 10 years you could product to the market. So I started my own
add to the timeline, and building materials are see serious aging and deterioration to the company with the goal to provide great
difficult to maintain due to the pandemic, as well wooden decks like boards splitting, splin- service and customer experience to the home
as demand from homeowners as they are home tering, warping and rotting,” he explains. improvement market.”
more now than they were pre-pandemic. “Since we’ve started to build with synthetic
“During the 2020 peak season we experi- materials, all these issues are now gone. We build
enced the worst year in material purchasing with a deck and we know it will last and our client Deck Guardian
prices increasing up to 40% and product will get great value on their investment.” 458 Elizabeth Ave. | Somerset, N.J.
availability being delayed sometimes by eight For Colbasiuc and his team, it’s crucial to (908) 332-8616 | DeckGuardian.com
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Crucial
Component
Cabinetry can make WHEN IT COMES TO KITCHEN AND BATHROOM
REMODELS—the two rooms that continue to be the most
or break a renovation popular choices for renovations and updates—there is no
project in kitchens question that selecting the right cabinetry is a crucial step
in the process. In the kitchen, cabinetry will usually take
and baths, so it is up a significant amount of space and set the tone for the
important for look and feel of the entire room. Bathroom cabinetry
entails a smaller footprint but is just as important in storing
homeowners to do everyday items while providing aesthetic value.
their homework and With many styles, colors and functional elements to
listen to the experts. choose from, cabinetry decisions can be a fun but
overwhelming aspect of a project. We spoke to local
professionals for tips that can help homeowners looking to
BY MATT COSENTINO make the leap to a brand-new kitchen or bath.
Q
Clean lines and a minimalist style
seem to be trending in cabinetry
at the moment. Do you see that
happening with your clientele?
“Kitchen design obviously changes
year after year and it’s definitely
moved from where it was eight
years ago, when there were a lot of
traditional browns and creams.
Now there are a lot of grays and
whites and straight lines. It’s more
of a clean look and we call it a Euro
look. I don’t think in the United
States we’re at that full Euro look;
it’s probably more in California
than on the East Coast. A lot of
style influence comes from West to
East, so if something is coming out
in California it generally hits us a
year to a year and a half later. It’s
starting to come over our way now
and a lot of people are looking for
clean, minimalist lines.”
Damien Massa
Co-owner
Floors Just For You
Turnersville, N.J.
(856) 432-6269
FloorsJustForYou.com
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Q
What are the benefits to going
with custom cabinetry over a
stock product?
“No. 1 is the service that most times
comes with custom cabinetry. If you
buy a stock cabinet, the service is
obviously very poor because the cabi-
net is made who knows where and
there’s nobody standing behind the
integrity and quality of the cabinet. If
you buy it from the local, custom
cabinet shop, typically that’s much
better because you get better quality
and better service. There’s no fillers
and they’re all custom sized to fit
your space, which is a much cleaner
look in the end. Basically, the sky is
the limit [with decorative elements].
There’s an endless amount of cus-
tom, specialty details that can be
added. We can design or craft some-
thing from a picture someone has
seen in a magazine. It’s not just a
cabinet out of a box; anything you
think of that can be made out of
wood can be custom made.”
Jonas Stoltzfus
Co-founder
Sweet Water Woodworks
Q
Narvon, Pa.
(610) 273-1270
SWWoodworksLLC.com
Does custom cabinetry add
significantly to the timeline of
the project?
“The timeline varies from one com-
pany to another. If cabinets are only
being supplied, not installed, then
usually the delivery can be made
more quickly. However, when deal-
ing with a local cabinet shop it is
best to have them do the complete
install so if there is a quality control
issue or fitment problem it can get
remedied right away. You may have
longer lead times to accommodate
the install schedule, but it is worth
the wait if you want more of a
concierge service.”
Dan Dilworth
Owner
Dilworth’s Custom Design
Phoenixville, Pa.
(610) 917-9119
DilworthsCustomDesign.com
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Q
What styles are trending in the
industry right now?
“Farmhouse is a term used as much
as any term I have encountered in
my 25 years in the business. [We’re
seeing] painted cabinets mixed with
warmer wood tones to give the rooms
a pop of color and warmth, almost
leading into an industrial look with
dark metals in shelving and framing
in pictures or mirrors. The white
kitchen with a wood-toned island or
hood over the stove can bring in oth-
er parts of the home. If the dining
room has a darker wood and the
thought would be to remove it for
something lighter, we can coordinate
the wood tones to meld the spaces. If
we are in need of a backsplash to
pull the design together, we are us-
ing tiles with designs on them for
added interest in the room. Our sales
staff will show you many options to
create the look you love.”
Steve Matteo
Co-owner
Matteo Family Kitchens
& Flooring Inc.
Woodstown, N.J.
Q
(856) 769-2490
MatteoKitchens.com
Why is glide-out shelving so
popular and what kind of problems
can it solve in cabinetry?
“Our ShelfGenie glide-out shelving
helps with accessibility and organi-
zation in any cabinet or pantry. The
glide-outs utilize full extension rails
so you can easily access your
kitchen or bathroom’s essentials in
your cabinets. There is no more
bending over and reaching the back
of a dark cabinet to try to find
something. Our experienced design-
ers work with the homeowner to col-
laboratively design how the glide-
outs will best meet their needs. We
will ask how they use their kitchen,
what problems there are and then
review our solutions. We will then
design a plan together that will ex-
ceed all expectations for better ac-
cessibility and organization.”
Vaughn Hunsicker
ShelfGenie of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pa.
(215) 850-4463
ShelfGenie.com/philadelphia
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Crucial
Component
Q Do you think it’s important for customers to visit a show-
room so they can see different types of cabinetry rather
than make choices based on a picture?
“I feel that a hands-on approach that includes touching and
seeing the product is far paramount to just seeing it on the
internet. Getting a good idea of what you’re paying for helps
anyone at any price point purchase with confidence. You
want to be comfortable with what you’re purchasing and
what you’re investing into your home. Having a real-time feel
and real-time interaction not only with the designer but with
the product is an important part of the process. [Some pre-
fer] white cabinetry, whether it be a raised panel or more pre-
dominantly a shaker style, and it is becoming a timeless look
for people in their kitchens. Bold colors have also been on the
rise. It all depends on who walks through the door. We see a
lot of different flavors, a lot of different ideas and a lot of dif-
ferent interests.”
Buddy Ralston
General Manager
Bucks County Wholesale Kitchens,
Baths, Cabinets & Flooring
Langhorne, Pa.
(267) 358-5247
BucksCountyWholesale.com
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