Deck building tips and tricks. Discussion about wood and much more!
Building a deck porch is something that a lot of homeowners dream of. After all, one of the classic pictures of American life is a family enjoying life on a porch. If you’re building a covered deck or patio, only ipe decking offers benefits that provide homeowners with a greater rate of return without sacrificing …
Here at AdvantageLumber.com, we know that you want to get started building your ipe deck as fast as possible. This is why, in addition to our inventory of premium grade ipe decking, we also feature the fastest shipping times in the industry. How fast? Check out the table below for estimated shipping times. Of course, …
When you’re looking for ipe deck design ideas in this blog or through magazines, one thing you’ll notice is how many of the decks that are featured include a deck rail system around the perimeter of the deck. Of course, when your deck is multi-leveled and higher off the ground, these deck rail systems become …
One of the great things here at Advantage Lumber is hearing about the customers who are elated with their decks. Many people actually come way under budget when they buy ipe decking from us. It’s not uncommon that, during the conversation with our hardwood experts, homeowners decide to ratchet up their overall design on the …
At Advantage Lumber, we do more than just sell ipe decking. We help homeowners who buy ipe from us with their deck designs. When you send us your CAD design specs, you’ll get paired with a personal consultant. Whether your joist spacing is off by a couple of inches, or if your choice of framing …
Now that Summer is finally over, many people are taking advantage of our ipe decking sale and asking, “Do you have any tips on how to build a deck in the Fall?” In fact, there are some critical things you can do to make your ipe deck installation easier. These tips will ensure that, when …
The following is a SPECIAL REPORT How Clear Cutting Suppliers of Ipe & Other Hardwoods Set Back The Lumber Industry & What You Can Do To Stop Them PART 1 – PROGRESS HAS BEEN MADE Over the past few years, thanks to efforts from trade organizations, governments, and organizations like the Forest Stewardship Council, the …