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Hardwood 101 – Birch Lumber

December 3, 2010 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Birch wood is one of the great commercial hardwoods we offer here at Advantage Trim & Lumber. Two species that our customers request are birch and red birch. Both have distinct coloring that set them apart from each other. Birch has light yellow or light brown sapwood and light brown to light reddish-brown heartwood. The …

Brazilian Decking…why is it so special?

November 30, 2010November 30, 2010 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

People who first find us online often ask, “Why do you sell hardwoods from Brazil and not composite decking?”

Our answer is always the same: “We only sell products that make our customers happy.”

Check out some of the reviews we’ve received that highlight how hardwood leads to solid decks that can be lived on and not slaved over: Ipe Decking Reviews & Testimonials

At Advantage, we work with homeowners, contractors, and builders to ensure they receive only the finest quality hardwood decking from South America, specifically Brazil. Our products are many things. Durable. Reliable. Resilient. Beautiful. Those benefits aren’t mere marketing hype. They’ve been backed by decades of use and proven by science.

Want to know just how durable Brazilian decking really is?

Hardwood 101 – Beech Wood

November 26, 2010 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

When it comes to domestic hardwood lumber, you want the best in terms of beauty and quality. Advantage Trim and Lumber Co. supplies just that. One option for domestic hardwood is Beech Wood. Beech heartwood is dark to light reddish-brown, and its sapwood is white with a reddish shade. It is uniform in texture, with straight grains …

Hardwood Lumber 101 – Basswood

March 9, 2022November 12, 2010 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Finding the right wood to use for your next project can be difficult. Advantage Lumber makes it simple because we have such great options in hard and soft domestic lumber. One common soft wood is Basswood Lumber. Basswood’s beautiful lumber is taken from the American basswood tree. It has white sapwood and its heartwood is creamy …

Hardwood Lumber 101 – Ash Wood

March 9, 2022November 3, 2010 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Woodworkers have so many choices of domestic hardwood to choose from. For many woodworkers though, they usually start by asking themselves, “What wood would be perfect for a ____” For those woodworkers looking for the finest quality wood to use for sporting goods and athletic equipment, your best option is Ash Wood. Ash is a …

Hardwood Lumber 101 – Poplar Wood

March 9, 2022October 21, 2010 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Woodworkers and turners rely on AdvantageLumber.com to supply high-quality hardwood lumber. One common utility hardwood that we offer is Poplar Wood. For centuries, Poplar has been used in countries throughout the world. In fact, Poplar was such a useful wood that scientists have recently found a Poplar wood door made in the Stone Age! Read …

Ipe Wood Bundle Sale – Get Discounts on Complete Decking Bundles

October 19, 2010 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

We’re offering a select number of Ipe wood bundles and fasteners for sale. Save hundreds of dollars with these ipe bundles. Now, you don’t have to scour the internet for deck fasteners, end seal, or deck finish. You can build a complete deck with these kits. Want more info? Check out the hardwood bundle page …