Every piece of lumber is unique. No one tree is the same. Every board in your deck is going to have different characteristics. Once installed, you want to give your deck the proper maintenance it needs to increase its lifetime and your overall enjoyment. Be rest assured, even though a deck made of Brazilian hardwoods is proven to outlast and outperform softer materials, giving it a little attention once in a while is a good thing (After all, even a Lamborghini needs its oil changed and tires rotated!) Here are some guidelines to follow to maintain the lifetime and beauty of your hardwood deck.
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Exterior Applications for Brazilian Hardwood
Give your home a face lift with the exotic and captivating look only natural wood can bring. Unlike any other material, wood brings both warmth and beauty to your project. Let your commercial location or home speak for itself by making the perfect first impression. The possibilities for exterior wood applications are endless, and Advantage Lumber can help you get the perfect materials for your designs.

Wood Ceiling Planks Bring Elegance & Tradition to Any Porch or Sunroom
Have you ever looked up at your ceiling and felt…anything at all? Odds are, probably not. However, if you are one of the lucky ones who have a home with wood ceilings, you know. You know that sense of warmth and comfort that you get any time you step into that room. There’s just something …
FSC® Certified Massaranduba Showcases the Beauty of Eco-friendly Wood
At AdvantageLumber.com, we pride ourselves in supplying the best exotic wood available from the well-managed forests in Brazil. While all of our wood is responsibly harvested, we also offer FSC Certified materials. Many contractors, homeowners, and resort directors want to build beautiful wood decks while also attaining LEED credits for their green building project. One …
Advantage Ipe™ Deck Tile Installation on a Balcony or Terrace
Just how easy is it to install Advantage Ipe deck tiles? Watch this video and see you can turn a large balcony into an attractive deck in just one afternoon: Renovating your outdoor space doesn’t have to be a hassle! You can get the beautiful outdoor oasis of your dreams much easier than you think. …
Advantage Cumaru™ Deck Tiles – A True Alternative to Smaller Teak Tiles
I know you’ve probably been tempted to purchase those little wood tiles to make a quick fix to the eye sore you call your backyard. You know, the ones found at those big name stores filled with products that will last maybe a year (If you’re lucky!). Well if you bought them, I’m really quite …
Resurface Your Porch or Patio with Tigerwood Deck Tiles
If you’re looking at what deck tiles options are available, you’ve probably run into 12×12 plastic tiles sold all across the web. While these tiles makes themselves appear to be a good bargain, (especially if you’re on a tight budget) you don’t have to settle for them. Let’s face it; the cookie cutter look of …