To answer the question, we have to understand the other popular products and what they bring to the table. For decades, the most popular materials for building decks were pressure treated wood, redwood, or cedar. Recently, composite decking came into the field with mixed results among home owners.
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Wood Turning Demonstration by Russ Fellows in Sarasota, Florida
The Sarasota Wood Turners Club will have Russ Fellows demonstrating wood turning in our Sarasota, FL facility on Wednesday Oct. 21st at 7:00pm. Join us in our facility at 7524 Commerce Pl. Sarasota, FL. Come and learn new techniques and how wood turner Russ Fellows crafts his amazing pieces.
Woodworkers, This Is The Cocobolo For You!
Our large shipment of Cocobolo included some of the largest logs we’ve ever received! It’s exciting to see such variety in our supply because we can expand our product lines for you.
Sarasota, Fl Facility Hosts Florida West Coast Wood Workers Club
What a great meeting we had this past week with the Florida West Coast Wood Workers Club! Our Sarasota, FL hosts some of their meetings and it’s always a pleasure to have them in our warehouse and offices.
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 …
Hardwood vs. Softwood: What’s the difference?
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.
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.