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Mr. Ipe Hardwood When your deck railings get old and worn, they start to become weak and dangerous. That is, if you’re your railings are made of anything but hardwood. And I’m willing to bet that when it comes to your family, you want safety. This means that in order to ensure your family and guests stay safe …
Designers and builders chose our Advantage Ipe™ to be the complementary material for a modern designed, 6 million dollar home. Aside from its already incredible qualities, Ipe brought a beautiful color, look, and exotic grain pattern that the home required. Placed around the pool in rectangular areas, Ipe gave a warm and inviting sensation to …
The most common area of a home that needs the most attention is the area surrounding a pool. Pools are a fun and perfect way to relax and have fun during the summer. But the water and constant sunlight can take a toll on materials very quickly. Finding, let alone choosing the correct material, can …
Advantage Ipe™ is one of the most versatile woods in the world. The combination of strength, durability, and density has made this natural hardwood world famous. No other wood can come close to the properties that Ipe carries, making it a favorite choice for projects all over the United States. This homeowner wanted to remodel …
The Buggs Island Universally Accessible Launch in Roanoke, Virginia is a kayak launch specifically made for disabled veterans. The purpose of this project was to give disabled veterans and residents a chance for some recreational therapy as well as a good time outdoors. They chose Advantage Ipe™ because of its natural slip resistance. They also …
To fully enjoy the outdoors with the comfort of the indoors, you don’t need to visit a cabin or go camping in the wilderness; all it takes is a sturdy and well-built deck. Advantage Lumber provides you with the necessary materials to build the deck of your dreams that will be enjoyed by your family …
At AdvantageLumber.com, we pride ourselves in supplying the best exotic wood available from the well-managed forests in Brazil. While all of our wood is responsibly harvested, we also offer FSC Certified materials. Many contractors, homeowners, and resort directors want to build beautiful wood decks while also attaining LEED credits for their green building project. One …