We’re always listening to our customers, and over the past few months we’ve responded to your feedback by developing a deck tile edge trim system. These edge trim pieces are made from the same hardwood (Ipe, Tigerwood, and Cumaru) as our deck tiles, boasting the same life span and termite resistance.
Mr. Ipe Hardwood
AdvantageLumber.com heads to the 33rd Annual Suncoast Boat Show!
If you live in the Sarasota area, stop by the Suncoast Boat Show! State of the art boats and yachts will be showcased along with many other products and services to prepare you for your adventure on the water. We will be showcasing our 100% natural hardwoods perfect for docks, decks or any other outdoor …
Refinishing All Decks, Even Composites
Refinishing is a tradition that all deck owners know well. Whether its pressure treated, cedar, redwood, pine, or any other type of softwood, usually every year in the spring time a proper cleaning and refinishing is necessary to restore its former beauty. Decks built out of wood look beautiful year in and year out because …
Wood of the Month: Alder
Alder is classified as a domestic hardwood; on the Janka hardness scale, it beats poplar and pine. Its appearance is light brown mixed with varied red tones and a straight grain pattern. This straight pattern provides a clean finished look for many projects. As Alder ages, it darkens and reddens unlike other woods that tend …
Why is Advantage Rainscreen Siding Better?
Advantage Rainscreen™ transforms the way you install wood siding. Traditional siding is installed via face screws and plugs. This process works well, but the gap between each board can allow the accumulation of water and moisture, leading to potential wood deterioration.
Warning: Read The Label
What you’re looking at is the aftermath of a backyard fire. The cause: improper disposal of a wood finishing product.
We hear stories like this from time to time, and the most troubling part is that these tragedies are preventable. Simply heeding the warning labels on these products can save you from losing thousands of dollars—or worse.
Why is Deck Ventilation Important?
A lot of people ask how much space they need under their deck, or if extra ground clearance is even necessary. At AdvantageLumber.com, we recommend at least 18 inches of open air under the joists. Anything less is risky. But why?