Leading Internet Lumber Company Purchases One of the Largest Lumber Mills in Northern Brazil

AdvantageLumber.com has just completed the purchase of one of the largest hardwood lumber factories in Northern Brazil. Advantage has operated in the South American lumber supply chain for over 20 years, dealing with flooring, lumber and hardwood decking such as Ipe, Cumaru, Tigerwood, Massaranduba, as well as a variety of other hardwood species.

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Leading Internet Lumber Company Purchases One Of The Largest Lumber Mills In Northern Brazil

Sarasota, FL – November 12, 2015 AdvantageLumber.com has just completed the purchase of one of the largest hardwood lumber factories in Northern Brazil. Advantage has operated in the South American lumber supply chain for over 20 years, dealing with flooring, lumber and hardwood decking such as Ipe, Cumaru, Tigerwood, Massaranduba, as well as a variety …

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Sarasota, FL Location Receives FSC Certification

Our Sarasota, Florida location is proud to announce that it has obtained the coveted FSC certification. This is our second plant to obtain FSC certification; the first being in Grover, North Carolina. Our Ipe Decking and other hardwood species come from responsibly managed forest. Obtaining a second FSC certification only strengthens our commitment to sustainable …

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Largest Supplier Of Ipe Decking Has Obtained FSC Certification For Another One Of Their US Manufacturing Plants

Sarasota, FL – July 30, 2015 AdvantageLumber.com has obtained FSC certification for their manufacturing plant in Sarasota Florida. This is their second plant that’s been granted FSC Certification; the first plant is in Grover North Carolina. The company has a long standing of importing, manufacturing, and distributing Ipe Decking and many other species of hardwood …

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The Case for Solid Wood Products

Wood. The mere mention of the word draws up images of sawdust, lumberjacks, and carpenters creating art from something as simple as a log. Its value has always been known, and throughout centuries it’s been a prized material for fuel, construction, and art. With the advent of modern technology, however, wood use has declined in the American home.

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Safety Month – Week 1: How To Inspect Your Deck’s Understructure

So, you’re planning on rejuvenating your deck for the summer? Before you start making your deck beautiful again, take time to make sure it’s safe. Your number one concern should be providing a structurally sound surface for your friends and family.

Always follow local building codes when inspecting your deck and use proper safety gear to protect yourself.

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