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With Winter right around the corner, many people are asking us about ipe decking’s capacity for snow load. Since no two decks are the same, it’s hard to pinpoint exactly how much snow per square feet it would take to actually distress a deck to the point of breaking. BUT, what we can say for …
If you’re just starting to think about building an ipe deck, Advantage Lumber has a very handy “How To Install Ipe Decking” guide. This guide is simple, easy to follow, and will make your ipe deck installation a smooth and successful one. If you’ve done your research, you may have come across some true horror …
As a national importer of lumber and hardwood, Advantage Lumber is committed to providing exceptional customer service. Here’s what you can expect from the nation’s leading ipe decking distributor: Low ipe decking prices Great decking sales Convenient office hours Knowledgeable staff An extensive inventory of: Hardwood decking Hardwood flooring Hardwood Siding You can contact us …
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 …
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 …