Deck building tips and tricks. Discussion about wood and much more!
When buying decking, it’s important that you are aware of some natural occurring defects that plague other species as well as pressure-treated decking. Some of the more common defects that you can run into are checks, knots, and splits. If you’ve ever stepped on a chemically treated wood decks, you most definitely have seen all …
One of the great things here at Advantage Lumber is hearing about the customers who are elated with their decks. Many people actually come way under budget when they buy ipe decking from us. It’s not uncommon that, during the conversation with our hardwood experts, homeowners decide to ratchet up their overall design on the …
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 …
Now that Summer is finally over, many people are taking advantage of our ipe decking sale and asking, “Do you have any tips on how to build a deck in the Fall?” In fact, there are some critical things you can do to make your ipe deck installation easier. These tips will ensure that, when …
If you’re just starting to think about building an ipe deck, Advantage Lumber has a very handy “How To Install Ipe Decking” guide. This guide is simple, easy to follow, and will make your ipe deck installation a smooth and successful one. If you’ve done your research, you may have come across some true horror …
Recently, the Ipe Clip® Company unveiled a new deck finish product called Ipe Oil™. This premium decking oil, finished hardwood decks made from durable, and some would say stubborn, hardwoods like ipe. Ipe Oil™ offers deck builders and homeowners who are installing an ipe deck with: Superior protection from both: U.V. rays Water A low …
Deck posts are the perfect choice for any decking project. Whether you need to build a two story deck and need the second level to have a fence, or your one-story deck needs some flair, Advantage Trim & Lumber has hollow slip posts that can be custom milled with most of our hardwood decking options. …