Deck building tips and tricks. Discussion about wood and much more!
Mr. Ipe Hardwood We have so many orders of decking, that, in order to properly store our inventory of Cumaru, Ipe deck tiles, Ipe, Tigerwood, and Garapa, we had to actually build a whole new wing to our manufacturing facility in North Carolina! Once completed, our new 7,500 square foot AdvantageLumber.com storage building will have the capacity to …
Wood is amazing. Made up of cells, wood is a hygroscopic material that holds water. As anyone who paid attention in fifth grade science class already knows, this process of water and nutrients moving from the ground, through the root system, through the wood, and to the leaves is a critical component of photosynthesis leading …
If you’re looking for a quick and easy end-of-summer DIY woodworking project to work on, check out our instructions on how-to build a wood planter. In the span of one afternoon, you can build a solid and classy looking wood planter made of Ipe decking. What’s the benefit to using Ipe? One, the look. The …
Buffalo, NY August 25, 2011 As with any commodity, a rise in worldwide demand and a constrained supply have led to wild upswings in the price of hardwoods like Ipe decking. Even the rush to construct buildings for the upcoming World Cup and Olympics in Brazil has led to Ipe decking becoming scarce and more …
Watch this video and you’ll see why architects and contractors are recommending our Cumaru decking more than even Ipe! With a Cumaru deck, you get all the durability and longevity minus the high initial cost. What size is the best bargain? Our Cumaru 1×6 PLUS® gives you an extra 2mm which adds years onto the …
Take a look at the picture above to see exactly what’s possible with deck tiles from Advantage Lumber. A rooftop terrace, or porch covered in premium grade ipe deck tiles offer the following advantages: The perfect, year round outdoor escape A contemporary, blemish free surface Rain, sleet, or snow, these tiles are durable & resilient …
Hardwood flooring is not hard to come by theses days. However you do not want just any hardwood in your home. Choose something that fits you and your lifestyle. Tempt others into your home with the outstanding glamor of your floor. Mysterious beauty is so captivating that it is no wonder that those who long …