Every piece of lumber is unique. No one tree is the same. Every board in your deck is going to have different characteristics. Once installed, you want to give your deck the proper maintenance it needs to increase its lifetime and your overall enjoyment. Be rest assured, even though a deck made of Brazilian hardwoods is proven to outlast and outperform softer materials, giving it a little attention once in a while is a good thing (After all, even a Lamborghini needs its oil changed and tires rotated!) Here are some guidelines to follow to maintain the lifetime and beauty of your hardwood deck.
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Tigertail Beach Boardwalk
Advantage Lumber prides itself in supplying high quality, responsibly harvested material to builders and contractors of high-end projects. One such project was the Tigertail Beach boardwalk at Marco Island, FL. The previous boardwalk was an absolute mess, filled with cracks and a slip and fall safety hazard. Because the local government decided to change it, …
Incredible Patio Remodeling Project Using Advantage Ipe™ Siding & Tiles
A patio is your home away from home. It’s a place to escape where all the worries and stress of everyday life melt away. The perfect way to turn your patio into this get away is to use hardwood. Wood has a beautiful welcoming feel that relaxes and comforts. This characteristic is embedded into our …
Modern Advantage Ipe™ Deck
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 …
See Why Advantage Ipe™ was Chosen Over Plastic for this Patio Remodel
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 Slip Resistance of Advantage Ipe Helps Disabled Veterans
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 …
Advantage Ipe™ Deck Tile Installation on a Balcony or Terrace
Just how easy is it to install Advantage Ipe deck tiles? Watch this video and see you can turn a large balcony into an attractive deck in just one afternoon: Renovating your outdoor space doesn’t have to be a hassle! You can get the beautiful outdoor oasis of your dreams much easier than you think. …