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When it comes to enhancing the exterior of your home with durable, aesthetically pleasing siding, rainscreen systems have become a top choice for homeowners and builders alike. AdvantageLumber.com offers two excellent size options in a variety of wood species for rainscreen siding: 5/4 x 6″ and 5/4 x 4″ boards and 1 x 6″ and …
When shopping for wood products, you may have come across terms like thermally modified wood, thermo-treated wood, thermal modified, or thermally treated wood. These names often pop up in discussions about decking, siding, or other outdoor applications, but the variety of terms can create confusion for consumers. In this post, we’ll clarify what these names …
Ipe wood, often referred to as Brazilian walnut, is a premium tropical hardwood renowned for its exceptional durability, stunning aesthetics, and versatility. Native to South and Central America, particularly Brazil, Ipe (pronounced ee-pay) comes from the Handroanthus spp. (formerly Tabebuia) tree species. With its rich reddish-brown to dark olive hues, tight grain, and unmatched resilience, …
Trex is excited to introduce three captivating new colors for the 2025 Trex Select line: Malted Barley, Millstone, and Whiskey Barrel. These stunning hues, now available to order from AdvantageLumber.com with direct shipping to your home or job site, bring style, durability, and innovation to your outdoor spaces. Let’s look at these new colors and …
Western Red Cedar beams are ideal for your next outdoor building project.
When it comes to building with Western Red Cedar, finding the right size timber for your project can make all the difference. While many lumber dealers focus on stocking standard 1x or 5/4 thick decking and fencing boards, AdvantageLumber.com goes beyond the basics. We’re proud to offer a robust selection of larger Western Red Cedar …
1. The All-Too-Common “Paint It and Forget It” Myth When a weather-worn deck starts to look tired, many homeowners reach for a gallon of solid-color (opaque) latex paint, convinced a thick film will lock out the elements for good. Unfortunately, the opposite is true. Painting a deck may give you a uniform color—but it also …