How Raising Tariffs Could Impact the Home Building and Remodeling Industry

Government Tariffs

The home building and remodeling industry is a cornerstone of the American economy, supporting millions of jobs and driving demand for a wide range of materials. With President Trump’s recent push for reciprocal tariffs, the landscape for this industry could see significant shifts. These tariffs, designed to level the playing field with trading partners, come …

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2025 Building Material Price Forecast

Decking Trex has increased pricing on all composite decking lines by 7.5%, with the exception of their top line Signature series which has been increased by 15% for the 2025 decking season. Timbertech, which focuses more on PVC decking, has increased pricing by 3.5% as they aggressively try to gain more market share in the …

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Plantation Teak Deck Tiles Back in Stock at AdvantageLumber.com!

Teak Deck Tile Shipment

We have exciting news! AdvantageLumber.com has just received a fresh truckload of 24” x 24” plantation teak deck tiles, and they are officially back in stock. If you’ve been waiting to enhance your outdoor space with the timeless elegance of teak, now is the time to act. These deck tiles are so popular that we …

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Advantage Lumber Announces Upcoming Changes to Ipe and Cumaru Decking Hardwood Trade Regulations

Ipe Wood Decking

SARASOTA, Fla. – Aug 8, 2024— Advantage Lumber, a leading provider of premium hardwood decking and lumber, announces that effective November 25, 2024, two popular decking hardwoods, Ipe and Cumaru, will be added to the mandatory CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) system. This international agreement, which regulates …

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AdvantageLumber.com Announces Strategic Partnership with New Castle Steel for Superior Deck Framing Solutions

steel deck framing

Sarasota, FL – 03/01/2024 – AdvantageLumber.com, a leading provider of premium decking materials, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with New Castle Steel, a renowned manufacturer of high-quality steel deck framing. This groundbreaking alliance will enable Advantage Lumber to stock and sell New Castle Steel’s superior steel deck framing products in its four warehouses …

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Decking Material Prices in 2024: A Comprehensive Guide for Consumers

Composite Decking Prices 2024

As we venture into 2024, homeowners and contractors alike are keen to understand the current trends and pricing for popular decking materials. With a growing emphasis on outdoor living spaces, the demand for durable and aesthetically pleasing decking options has never been higher. In this blog post, we’ll explore the price trends for some of …

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NADRA National Deck Competition Winners

We are proud to announce that there were several winners at the 2023 NADRA National Deck Competition that featured AdvantageLumber.com products. Here are the winners that used products from AdvantageLumber.com from the 2023 contest: Wood Decks Under $25k First Place Casey Fence and Deck Partner: Advantage Lumber This client had an old, dilapidated wood deck, …

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