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Restaurants Expand their Outdoor Seating Capacity to adapt to Covid-19

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(Posted on May 29, 2020 at 08:05PM by Lorenzo Cavalletti)

It's pretty safe to say at this point that Covid 19 was the metaphorical zombie apocolypse of 2020 that no one saw coming! Schools were promptly shut down and hospitals braced themselves for a high level of patients. Unfortunately, when it comes to business, i think we can all agree that RESTAURANTS took a very big hit! Moving forward with the new laws of outdoor seating recommendations and a smaller customer capacity in general, restaurant owners and managers are left to their own creativity when it comes to navigating the new normal and how to actually turn a profit !

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Creating a larger outdoor seating oasis with wood pavers is the most simple and effective method of getting more customers in the restaurant at the same time. In this day in age, there is an effective and stylish way of this mandatory remodel instead of simply throwing some wine glasses at customers in an old tattered parking lot off the back side of the building.

 

The very first and biggest upgrade you should make to the outdoor area is some modular flooring . Especially the wooden pavers. These products have a vast amount of applications and purposes and what keeps them popular in the outdoor remodel scene is the simple, even DIY in some cases, installation.

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How can an outdoor flooring installation be DIY, you are probably wondering. The answer is, the modular wood paver flooring simply rests on pedestals right on top of your old concrete surface. No demolition costs or services, sticky messy materials or stress at all. Customers and employees will not believe the effort you have put in to make them comfortable amydst the current pandemic.

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Here at Eco Arbor Designs, we work with you through a thorough and complete design and consultation process. We help you pick a color, figure out your dimensions and put together a map of what to purchase. We charge nothing for these additional services, we simply want you to choose the correct products from our portfolio and be back in business, recovering from the pandemic as soon as possible.


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ipe deck tiles

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(Posted on Feb 6, 2019 at 09:55PM by Lorenzo Cavalletti)

Ipe Deck Tiles and how we got started in the outdoor flooring industry..


Our company started back in 2005 with a simple concept, outdoor flooring that is easy to install and lasts the test of time.  Over the course of the past 15 years we came to realize that outdoor flooring was so much more than our original product we called Eco Decking Tiles.  Today, we have done everything from Hotyels decks, to high end residential to restaurants to spas.  We seem to have done it all.  With all the new products we have launched and designed we seem to always come back to our original design.  Simple interlocking deck tiles. 

 They arent perfect for every application, nor do they fit into every budget or need.  But the one thing they do have is durability and ease of use.  In fact there is no better flooring product for a sinmple condominium balcony. Lock them down in place,  cut your last row and enjoy.  How many products out there are that easy, yet give you so much value to be able to walk on real wood deck with no complicated cutting or construction. We believe today these interlocking ipe deck tiles (our number one seller) will always have a place in our product portfolio. 

Deck tiles come in many formats, materials, shapes and sizes.  But one thing remains the same.  Quality materials!  An interlocking base that is easy to use, remains intact no matter how many times you lock or unlock the tiles.  As well as a qual;ity hardwood or composite surface. 

Our deck tiles are just that.  We have been told by countless design professionals that our interlocking base is the best on the market.  With UV stabilization, and fire retardant polymers in the base, we arent worried about where you install them, or how long they will be outside.  Our story and our original customers prove that this product is the type of set it and forget it system.  We are proud to be using the same materials and same factory for this long.  We continue to be a leader in the deck tile market.  We hope that you will give this product a shot for your application.  We will guide you as to what is the best product and application.  If it doesnt make sense  we will be the first to tell you. 

With one of the longest warranties in the business we know you will enjoy our deck tiles on your application, whether it be a balcony,  temporary event floor, or a boat deck.  Give us a call or visit out site for more information. 

http://ecoarbordesigns.com/inventory/details/3/interlocking_deck_tiles.html





The Green Roof Movement, and how we saved the planet!

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(Posted on Jan 26, 2018 at 11:21PM by Steven)
In 2005 we were literally green to the business of roof decking, the "green roof" movement was just beginning and looking down on the New York City roofscape was a stark sea of blacktop.  Everyone dreamed of kicking their feet up, taking in some views and enjoying a cocktail over their outdoor space or roof deck. Problem was, what flooring do you put on top of a waterproof surface that wont damage it, yet maintains the access to the surface underneath. Meeting stringent code requirements and safety concerns were just some of the challenges we faced.  We needed a decking system that was durable, fireproof and most importantly MODULAR.  We saw so many of these patios and roof decks with ugly surfaces that were barely usable, yet had complicated utilities across them which can not remove, yet another issue. The answer was to go up in height and cover them completely yet maintaining the access with a modular paver that was supported on pedestals.

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For the most part decks and patios above living spaces have always been an issue for homeowners to commercial roof deck owners. What contractors used to do, is waterproof the area, then apply a mudset layer with stone or porcelain tiles on top.  Then roll the dice that the waterproofing is sound and the deck wont leak underneath the tiles. Can you imagine doing that on a 3000 sq ft city roof deck?
 
Well.... those days are over now.  Very rarely do we here about this type of installation any more. When we do, we cringe at the thought that the owner paid for this type of installation which may last only a few years or at worst a few months.  The most common reason for the failure is that water will eventually penetrate through the grout and seep underneath,  once it freezes it can cause the sub surface to crack and then the following year guess what? You have a leak into your living space underneath under a floor you cannot remove. 
 
green roof deck tiles blog porcelain pavers Fast forward to 2017 and we have come along way with decking technology.  More and more we see the need to utilize a roof deck, or a balcony space.  Its part of the home, its part of our lives to have a connection to the outdoors.  Thus was born our company Eco Arbor Designs.  Our first product was an interlocking deck tile flooring system that once installed,  covered an ugly surface with beautiful hardwood floor. Our wood is all eco friendly and has a 20-30 year lifespan.  WIN!  However we found the need to have a raised floor system to hide ugly conduit and even add crawl spaces under the flooring. So our structural paver line was born which includes porcelain pavers in 2cm, Stone with fiberglass backing and our hardwood structural pavers. This created a floor that was not only inviting, but functional in that it protects the waterproofing underneath, but most importantly maintained access to the waterproofing.  This new raised floor system creates amazing value to any property whether you are a restaurant, hotel or homeowner with a roof deck.  With a durable raised floor you are now protecting your waterproofing system from sun and elements increasing the lifespan of the roof itself.  WIN! WIN!


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Pavers and pedestals as shown above allow you to install a level floor with your desired finsh to any outdoor space. The advancement of leveling pedestals has been a huge key to green roof design. Allowing one to run utilities under the floor, electric puck lighting, irrigation lines or gas lines for fire pits. 
 
For surface pavers, they are all available in stone, genuine hardwood, composites and porcelain the deck tile and paver design possibilities are endless. Modern, traditional, zen japanese are all easy to obtain with our current portfolio of product.  Whether you have a simple condo balcony you would like to use, or a large roof deck which will give you views and outdoor container gardens, we have the tools for you to do so.  We now do complete take off and design services for our customers and work through all the variables of good deck space design. From planters to green roof trays, to our modular flooring  we have your green roof covered. So go ahead and add that entertainment space in the budget and you will reap the benefits of outdoor living.  Dont worry,  we will help you get there. 
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