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Every fall, homeowners with Ipe, Cumaru, Tigerwood, Garapa, Teak, and other hardwood decks ask the same question: Should I oil my deck before winter, or should I wait until spring? And I get why people ask. Once the leaves start dropping and the nights get cold, there’s often this feeling that you’ve probably got about …
If you want real wood siding on your home, Western Red Cedar has probably made your list. It should. Builders have used cedar for generations because it looks great, cuts easily, and handles outdoor exposure better than many common softwoods. However, another option has gained a lot of attention over the last several years: thermally …
Architects have more exterior building materials to choose from than ever. Despite all the composite, PVC, metal, and other manufactured products available today, real wood continues to have a place in modern architecture. One material that is attracting more attention is thermally modified wood. It offers something that’s difficult to find in one material: the …
When choosing siding, homeowners often compare the low-maintenance appeal of fiber cement with the natural character of wood. Both materials can work well on a home, but they offer very different looks, performance characteristics, and maintenance requirements. Natural wood siding is also more versatile than many homeowners realize. Beyond traditional cedar, today’s options include tropical …
People barely notice a soffit until it looks wrong. Indeed, they notice it every time they walk up to the house. At the same time, that strip of wood under the eaves or on a porch ceiling does more than hide rafters. In fact, it finishes the building. As a result, it ties the siding …
A new deck can serve your home for decades, although materials, weather, and construction methods all affect its lifespan. With that in mind, our Decking Lifespan Calculator helps you compare the hardwood, composite, PVC, and framing products we sell at AdvantageLumber.com. How Long Does Hardwood Decking Last? To begin with, dense hardwoods naturally resist rot, …
Most homeowners start a Trex deck project with one question: How many deck boards do I need? You can measure the deck’s length and width to find its square footage. Though this first step looks simple, square footage tells only part of the story. Board length, deck layout, joist spacing, stairs, picture frames, and cutting …