AdvantageLumber.com Tongue & Groove Porch Decking Installation Guide

📦 1. Acclimation: Critical First Step Proper acclimation ensures that the T&G hardwood decking boards remain tight-fitting after installation. Why acclimate?Hardwood decking is a natural material that will expand and contract based on moisture content and temperature. Failing to properly acclimate may result in gapping, buckling, or cupping. How to acclimate properly: 🛠️ 2. Substructure …

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Things That Are Called Teak

Cumaru Brazilian Teak Deck Tiles

What’s in a Name? Understanding the Many “Teaks” in the World of Decking When it comes to premium hardwood decking, few names carry the weight and reputation of Teak. Prized for centuries for its golden beauty, extreme durability, and natural resistance to decay, Teak has become a benchmark in the world of high-performance wood products. …

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Check Beneath the Surface: LVP vs. Luxury Hardwood Flooring™ (LHF)

At first glance, Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) and Luxury Hardwood Flooring™ (LHF™) can look remarkably similar. That’s the point—LVP is designed to mimic real wood so closely that many homeowners don’t spot the difference until much later. But don’t be fooled. When you check beneath the surface, the differences between these two flooring types are …

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Award-Winning Design Meets Sustainable Excellence: AdvantageLumber.com Supplies Advantage Ipe™ for NADRA Deck of the Year

AdvantageLumber.com is proud to have supplied our premium Advantage Ipe™ decking for this stunning NADRA Award-winning project, which earned First Place in the “Wood Decks Over $50K” category. Designed and built by the incredibly talented team at Deck Remodelers, with lighting by our partner in-lite, this project is a breathtaking example of what’s possible when …

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Announcing the Winners of AdvantageLumber.com’s 2024 Woodworking & Slab Contest!

We are thrilled to announce the winners of our highly anticipated 2024 Woodworking & Slab Contest! This year, we received an incredible variety of entries showcasing the skill, creativity, and dedication of woodworkers who use AdvantageLumber.com materials to bring their visions to life. 1st Place: “The Caz” – Spanish Walnut (Parota) Slab Masterpiece Taking the …

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