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Homeowners and architects are always looking for creative ways to create a seamless indoor outdoor design. One of the fastest growing trends is using decking boards as exterior wall cladding to match a deck, porch, outdoor kitchen, or privacy wall. The answer is yes, many decking boards can make excellent exterior wall cladding when installed …
Deck boards are built to handle years of sun, rain, humidity, and changing temperatures, but no decking material is completely immune to movement. Over time, you may notice boards that begin to cup, warp, or develop cracks. While these issues can be frustrating, they usually don’t happen without a reason. In most cases, moisture is …
A beautiful tongue and groove porch ceiling can completely transform a covered porch, turning it into a warm, inviting outdoor space that feels like an extension of your home. But while the profile matters, choosing the right wood species is what determines how your ceiling will look, perform, and age over time. What Makes a …
If you’ve ever walked barefoot across a deck in the middle of July, you already know one thing: Not all decking materials handle heat the same way. At AdvantageLumber.com, one of the questions we hear every summer is: “Does composite decking really get hotter than Ipe?” The short answer is yes, in most cases it …
When you’re building a deck, summer is when your investment gets put to the test. Long days, intense UV exposure, triple digit surface temperatures, backyard barbecues, pool parties, bare feet, kids, and pets all reveal how well your decking material really performs. The three most popular premium decking options today are: Each has advantages, but …
When temperatures climb into the upper 90s and triple digits, most homeowners start worrying about themselves but your deck is also feeling the heat. It’s important to think about ways to protect your deck. Prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures and intense UV rays can affect every decking material differently, whether you have exotic hardwood, composite, …
Not all composite decks have the same visual impact. A simple design feature called picture framing can make a deck look cleaner, more custom, and significantly more expensive. A picture frame border gives a composite deck clean lines, hides exposed board ends, and creates the kind of finished look that’s often associated with custom-built, high-end …