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Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by Hurricane Sandy. We’ve already received emails and phone calls from customers regarding what to do with their damaged decks. Our advice is to seek the professional opinion of a licensed inspector or contractor in your area. They will inform you of exactly what repairs needs …
With Hurricane Sandy bearing down on the Northeastern US, here are some critical things you must do to prepare your deck: Bring in all planters and any loose items – Any loose item left on or even under your deck will turn into a missile in the midst of hurricane force winds. You might be …
Is your old concrete patio becoming an eyesore? Or, do you have to renovate that old rooftop deck that’s been begging for some attention? If you’ve been waiting for a lighter colored, more dynamic alternative to our Ipe Deck Tiles, then you’ll be happy to learn that we’ve added two new options! We now offer …
During our visit to Baltimore for the 2012 DeckExpo, some of our employees visited the historic USS Constellation. While they were learning about the history of this vessel and its role in United States history, they also noticed that the interior walkways of the ship were made of Ipe. Inside this historic ship which had …
Lumber companies have gained a bad reputation over the years. Many people believe that since hardwood decking products originate from the Rainforest that today’s lumber companies do more harm than good. If you spend the time to read up on recent reports from organizations such as the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, …
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 …