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Over at the AdvantageLumber.com YouTube channel you’ll see many projects that highlight how contractors and homeowners have used Advantage Decking products. While these projects give you an example of possible deck designs, they also show how choosing the right builder is just as important as choosing the right deck materials. There are also profiles on …
We are proud to announce that AdvantageLumber.com will be an exhibitor at this year’s DeckExpo in Baltimore, Maryland! Visit us at Booth 3705 and you’ll get a chance to see what genuine hardwood decking looks and feels like. You’ll also get a chance to get all your questions answered and even walk away with some …
Deck Joists 101 Deck joists are boards usually made out of pressure treated lumber. These boards come in standard sizes (2×6, 2×8, and 2×10) and are a crucial element in the structural stability of your deck. Joists systems are the frames that the decking will be attached to. This foundation is usually attached to the …
On the Today Show this morning, there was an excellent report showing what happens when a deck collapses. As we’ve written before, not building your deck the right way and/or not doing a brief yearly inspection is not a risk worth taking. Watch this report to see how dangerous it is to ignore making sure …
We’ve had many questions about Advantage 1×6 +PLUS. What most of these questions boiled down to was, “Is it really all that great?” Sure, it’s one thing to say you will build an enduring and beautiful deck for much less than 5/4×6 decking, it’s another to see it in action. In less than two minutes, …
Advantage 1×6 +Plus® Decking is 1/8″ thinner and costs less than 5/4×6 material. As the standard decking size in Europe (traditionally known as 21mm Decking), Advantage 1×6 +Plus® is the perfect solution to budget-conscious homeowners who want greater durability but not a greater price. Indeed, it really is the “Goldilocks” decking material. Available in both …
Purchasing Advantage Decking is easy when using our online shopping cart. As you’ll see from this video, the entire process is simple and fast. One of the great things about the AdvantageLumber.com Shopping Cart is the fact that it’s backed by a full, hands-on support staff who are eager to help you before, during, and …