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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 …
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 …
Whenever we get people who ask us about how Cumaru compares to Ipe, we give two analogies. Which is the better sports car? A Ferrari, or a Lamborghini? Who was a better boxer? Muhammad Ali, or Mike Tyson? In terms of performance, both Cumaru and Ipe hold their own against the elements. A surprising fact …
Check out the process and machinery we use to make our premium grade Ipe decking.
I have seen the future of decking….and it is not plastic. From looking over many of the exhibits at the International Builders Show in Orlando, FL, it was apparent there are a ton of composite decking companies there. There were the familiar names and a bunch from overseas countries like China. Despite the elaborate displays …
Take one look at this deck… With the right decking, plans, and a heckuva lot of willpower, the owner of this home created one of the nicest decks we’ve seen in a long time. Using 5/4×6 Ipe decking, this deck has all the features one wants in a deck: Durability, Resilience, Low-Maintenance, and Genuine Beauty. …
What’s important to you about owning a deck? Is it the pristine look? Or, is it the sense of relaxation and comfort you get when spending time outdoors with the people you love? Does it help when the decking material you chose is something you know you can depend on? For many Ipe wood deck …