There are so many great resources out there to help you build a green deck, or install eco-friendly flooring. Thanks to increased demand and the efforts of governments throughout the world, eco-friendly products are not going to become a fad, but hopefully an industry standard. Obviously, this is important because if the construction industry and the lumber industry fail to recognize that there are only so many resources in the world, they are basically leading to their own demise. After all, there is a point where the damage caused by the old ways of forestry lead to irreparable damage that causes great harm to both our environment and our civilized society. If you think this is just some typical tree-hugger propaganda, think again…
Decking
Looking to Build a Deck? Now is the time!
Now more than ever, homeowners are looking at their home and thinking,“With the housing market the way it is, we may be at this home for much longer than we thought. Is now the time to build a deck or do a room addition?” In short, the answer may be “Yes!” After all, if you …
A Deck Board Straightening Tool That’s Easy to Use & Built to Last
If you’ve ever tried building a deck one of the most annoying and agonizing things to do is deck board straightening. This is why Advantage Lumber offers the best deck tool on the market, the Hardwood Wrench™ Deck Board Straightening Tool. This deck tool has been designed to straighten bowed decking boards without any extra …
Ipe Decking vs. Pressure Treated Decking
The choice between using pressure treated decking or ipe decking has led to much speculation. Is pressure treated wood safe? Is ipe more resistant to insects than pressure treated wood? When starting any home improvement project the quality of the building materials should always be taken into account. A deck purchase should be no different. …
What is Ipe decking?
Ipe (pronounced EE-pay) is an exotic hardwood that is used for decking, flooring, and a host of many other applications. Ipe has many names and is also known as Brazilian Walnut, Amapa, Cortez, Guayacan polvillo, and many others. Many people misspell Ipe in various different ways such as epi, epay, and eepay. Regardless of the …
FSC Wood Is Perfect for Building a Green Deck
AdvantageLumber.com is proud to offer customers worldwide a full selection of FSC wood that has been certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. Unfortunately, there are a lot of other companies who would rather say that they are eco-friendly without actually backing it up. Not every direct importer of exotic hardwoods has this highly coveted designation. …
AdvantageLumber.com Offers Exotic & Domestic Hardwoods for Sale Online
AdvantageLumber.com is proud to be the industry leader and foremost authority on Ipe and other exotic hardwood decking. Since 1992, we have offered our valued customers like you access to our expanded decking inventory which includes four distinctive exotic hardwood species. If you’re searching for Hardwoods for Sale Online, you’ll find a wide selection with …