Domestic Hardwood Archives - Page 2 of 5

Cypress Wood: A Great Domestic Wood Alternative

June 8, 2022July 13, 2016 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Naturally growing in lowland swampy regions of the southern United States, Cypress has been a staple in the wood industry for many exterior applications. Around the Atlantic seaboard, Cypress can be seen throughout beach homes because its characteristics and preservative oils act as a buffer in areas that have a lot of heat, humidity, and …

Handcrafted Yellowheart Award

December 18, 2015 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Yellowheart’s color and working properties endear it to woodworkers like Christopher Kameck, who chose Yellowheart to create awards for 43North.

Urban Live Edge Wood Slabs in Sarasota, FL

February 18, 2016November 2, 2015 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Florida is a unique place at the crossroads between nature and urbanization. Touted as one of the fastest growing housing markets, Florida needs clear land to build homes and infrastructure to support the new families. In this process, many older trees that have outlived their natural life cycle are cut and brought to us. It’s incredible what species Florida houses.

Black Heart Persimmon Panels, Custom Long Length Hickory Flooring – What Our NC Facility Creates

July 12, 2017October 19, 2015 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

There’s no doubt that we love wood, and we take pride in creating custom wood products for you. In North Carolina, our machines will plane, cut, and mold just about any wood available into the material you need.

Hardwood vs. Softwood: What’s the difference?

July 7, 2015July 7, 2015 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Would you be surprised if I told you that the difference between hardwood and softwood has nothing to do with the hardness of the wood? It seems like a complete misnomer, but let me explain.

Wood of the Month: Alder

March 8, 2022April 6, 2015 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Alder is classified as a domestic hardwood; on the Janka hardness scale, it beats poplar and pine. Its appearance is light brown mixed with varied red tones and a straight grain pattern. This straight pattern provides a clean finished look for many projects. As Alder ages, it darkens and reddens unlike other woods that tend …

Wood Flooring from AdvantageLumber.com

March 11, 2015March 11, 2015 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

By now, most people have heard the recent news about formaldehyde levels in laminate flooring made in China. Formaldehyde is a known carcinogen at high levels and regulations set forth by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) have limited formaldehyde levels in products such as laminate and engineered wood flooring.