Deck building tips and tricks. Discussion about wood and much more!
AdvantageLumber.com offers sustainable wood decking produced from well managed forests. Every one of the species we offer are durable, offer the highest rating in flame spread, and a proven lifespan between 25 and 100 years. During the lifetime of Advantage Decking, California homeowners will also enjoy long term cost savings. Because of the wood’s natural …
A dock is more than a structure that you tie your boat to. It can transform the look of and impact the value of your home. For instance, many docks are made of pressure treated decking which is unsuitable for long term use. When used for docks, or other marine applications, this wood is susceptible …
I was walking to my doctor’s appointment when I came across a walkway made of composite decking. The deck boards looked like new…but as you can see, the deck was plagued with these dark grey spots. As I was taking pictures, two women passed me. I overheard one ask, “What the heck is THAT?” Mold? …
One of the aspects in the selection of the wood for a deck that is often overlooked or misunderstood is wood grade. Deciding the grade of your wood is just as important as deciding the type of wood, finishes, sizes, and fitting profile of your decking boards. Remember, decks are more than a structure standing …
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 …