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Brazilian cherry hardwood flooring, also known as Jatoba, is a popular choice for homeowners who want a durable and beautiful hardwood floor. It comes from the Jatoba tree, which is native to Brazil and other parts of Central and South America. The wood is known for its rich, warm color, which can range from reddish-brown …
The best wood for raised garden beds should last a long time without the need for chemical treatment. Many homeowners looking to build raised garden beds want to grow fresh high quality vegetables they know are free from pesticides and chemicals. In order to grow your vegetables without chemicals many experts recommend using natural materials …
If you are looking to build an outdoor table you want to use the best wood possible. When building an outdoor table you want something that can last for generations without too much maintenance and issues like splinters. Most people are familiar with the common softwood choices like Pressure Treated Pine, Cedar and Redwood. Softwoods …
There are many wood choices to build a new deck with and some will last longer than others and offer less maintenance. When it comes to a deck built with wood most homeowners think of pressure treated pine. It’s the most cost effective wood option and is readily available in most local building supply stores. …
Ipe wood does not need to be sealed like traditional softwoods such as redwood, pine and cedar. These softwoods have an open grain structure that allows water to penetrate deep into the wood cells like a sponge. As a result softwoods need a waterproofing sealer that forms a top coat to keep water from penetrating …
If you are looking to build a new outdoor wooden bench or resurface and old outdoor bench read on as we’ll cover the best woods you can use for your bench. Outdoor benches are most commonly made with pressure treated pine or cedar. The problem with these species is they are soft woods that generally …
You might be wondering what does ipe stand for, but Ipe is not an abbreviation. Rather, it’s the common name of Tabebuia serratifolia, a tropical hardwood lumber specie. The correct pronunciation is “EE-pay”. Other common names for ipe include Brazilian walnut and ironwood. The ipe tree is native to South America. However, it also grows …