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As winter approaches with its snow, ice, and freezing temperatures, your outdoor deck faces some serious challenges. Moisture can lead to warping, cracking, or rot, while heavy snow accumulation might strain the structure. At AdvantageLumber.com, we’re passionate about helping you maintain beautiful, durable decks—whether you’re working with our premium exotic hardwoods like Ipe and Garapa, …
Hardwood siding is a timeless choice for enhancing the beauty and durability of your home’s exterior. At AdvantageLumber.com, we specialize in premium exotic hardwoods like Ipe, Cumaru, Garapa, Tigerwood, Teak, and others such as Brazilian Redwood and Mahogany. These species offer unmatched resistance to rot, insects, and weathering, making them ideal for siding applications. However, …
When planning or building a deck, most homeowners focus on the decking material, railing style, or overall design. But one critical factor often gets overlooked: deck ventilation. Without proper airflow, even the highest-quality decking—whether it’s Ipe, Cumaru, Tigerwood, Garapa, composite, or PVC—can suffer premature failure. In this guide, we’ll break down why deck ventilation matters, …
Welcome to the AdvantageLumber.com blog! If you’re considering hardwood flooring options, Brazilian Cherry (also known as Jatoba) has long been a favorite for its striking beauty and impressive durability. In this post, we’ll answer the six most frequently asked questions about Brazilian Cherry hardwood flooring with straightforward, honest insights based on real-world performance and current …
How AdvantageLumber.com Delivers Thousands of Pounds of Hardwood Straight to My Driveway – a customer testimonial. A few months ago I decided to rip up the tired carpet in my 1,200 sq ft ranch house and install solid hardwood throughout the entire first floor. Beautiful plan… until I started pricing it out locally. The quotes …
If you’ve ever priced out premium hardwood decking like Ipe, Garapa, or Cumaru in 16- to 20-foot lengths, you already know the struggle. Big-box stores and most local lumberyards simply don’t stock anything longer than 12 or 14 feet—and when they do special-order long material, the price is usually eye-watering and the delivery options are …
As exterior design trends continue shifting toward modern, clean-lined architecture, more homeowners, builders, and architects are turning to composite siding as their cladding of choice. At AdvantageLumber.com, we’ve seen a significant rise in customers requesting quotes for composite siding—driven largely by its sleek aesthetic, long-lasting performance, and minimal maintenance needs. But what exactly is composite …