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At Advantage Lumber, we do more than just sell ipe decking. We help homeowners who buy ipe from us with their deck designs. When you send us your CAD design specs, you’ll get paired with a personal consultant. Whether your joist spacing is off by a couple of inches, or if your choice of framing …
Deck Design of the Week Duval House by The Mark Odom Studio I recently had the privilege of speaking directly to head designer behind this week’s Deck Design of the Week, Mark Odom. The Mark Odom Studio is an architect firm out of Austin, Texas who creates unique homes for discerning homeowners who want a …
One of the main reasons why ipe decking is gaining such notoriety is because architects and designers continually feature this rich and exotic wood in many of their most lauded pieces. Magazines like Architectural Digest also feature Ipe in a whole host of applications including, decking, siding, and flooring. I have even seen ipe interior …
Deck Design of the Week Oakland Home Uses Ipe to Make Gorgeous Courtyard If you’ve ever thought of building a courtyard for your outdoor living area, then this Oakland home should serve as some great inspiration. Designed by the Ohashi Design Studio in Emeryville, CA, this deck design captures you immediately especially when you see …
Deck Design of the Week The U-House by Natalie Dionne This week’s Deck Design of The Week takes us to Canada where ipe decking is used to not just create a wonderful outdoor living space, but also how you can create one large home just by connecting them with a deck! The designer of this …
Deck Design of the Week The Belmont Street Lofts in Portland, Oregon The first thing you’ll notice when you see the pictures of the Belmont Street Lofts is that there is no visible use of decking. However, what you will see is how the architectural firm Froelich Consulting Engineers created this mixed-use commercial project with …
Deck Design of the Week St. Lambert Residence designed by René Desjardins If you like modern architecture that is both warm and inviting, then you need to check out the St. Lambert Residence designed by the renowned firm of Canadian designer René Desjardins. This gorgeous home is notable because ipe flooring was chosen. Also known …