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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 …
Building a beautiful outdoor living space on a flat rubber roof—such as EPDM, TPO, or modified bitumen—is easier than most people realize. The key is using the right materials that protect the roof membrane while delivering a long-lasting, attractive deck surface. At AdvantageLumber.com, we manufacture premium hardwood deck tiles and supply installation systems specifically engineered …
If you’ve ever priced out a deck or porch project, you already know that the railing is rarely the cheapest part of the build – but it’s almost always the part people notice first. A beautiful railing turns a simple deck into a statement. A flimsy or dated one drags the whole outdoor space down. …
Imagine stepping out of a refreshing outdoor shower, surrounded by the serene sounds of nature, with a floor and walls that not only look stunning but also stand up to the elements year after year. At AdvantageLumber.com, we know that selecting the right wood for an outdoor shower is crucial—constant exposure to water, humidity, and …
At AdvantageLumber.com, we get a lot of questions about wide composite decking. Homeowners love the bold, modern look that wider planks deliver — fewer seams, a cleaner appearance, and a luxurious feel underfoot. The two sizes customers ask about most often are 8-inch wide and 12-inch wide composite deck boards. After years of selling, installing, …