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When working on a project, it is crucial to have all of your tools with you in order to get the job done and done well. This is also true when it comes to your craft. If you want to have a successful business, you have to make sure that you have all of the tools to make sure your customers are happy with the end result. Below is a list of qualities that are sure to get you to the top of the ladder!
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, …
Make sure that you do not have any of these problems occurring on your deck to ensure a safe sanctuary you can rely on! Are All Your Connectors There? To date, there are over 40 million decks in the United States that consist of wood, nails, and some screws. If your deck looks like it …
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 …
It is important to build your deck to code and to maintain it after installation to ensure that it stays structurally sound and safe for you and guests. Here are some quick tips to ensure a secure surface to entertain the ones you love! 1. Monitor Your Deck Exposure to the elements, improper maintenance and …
When your deck railings get old and worn, they start to become weak and dangerous. That is, if you’re your railings are made of anything but hardwood. And I’m willing to bet that when it comes to your family, you want safety. This means that in order to ensure your family and guests stay safe …
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 …