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The Biggest Threat to Rainforests? Cattle Ranching

March 8, 2022September 9, 2009 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

While many people like to point the finger at lumber companies as the sole contributor to deforestation, there is a sobering fact that most people are unaware of: Cattle ranching accounts for roughly 80% of the deforestation in the Amazon rainforest. The market for beef, leather, and other goods has led to the rapid and …

Cocobolo Now Available

March 7, 2022September 8, 2009 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

The response to the news that we have increased our inventory of cocobolo has been overwhelming! Turners and woodworkers across the United States have been calling us asking us about the recent influx of Mexican cocobolo that has just reached our lumber mill. Thank you for your interest and for your orders! If you’re new …

Cocobolo

September 8, 2009September 4, 2009 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

BREAKING NEWS: We have just increased our inventory of Cocobolo!

This exotic hardwood is, quite frankly, one of the most gorgeous woods that Mother Nature has ever produced. Mexican cocobolo specifically is highly regarded and sought after because it offers a beautiful red orange color with heavy black and purple lines.
We can custom mill cocobolo to fit your specific flooring dimensions or to fulfill your turning needs.

So, if you want to buy cocobolo for wood turning or high end flooring, contact us today.

Looking to buy cocobolo? Check our our expanded inventory!

Woodworkers love to work with cocobolo for many applications such as:

Deck Design – Green Building with Ipe Decking – Part 2

March 31, 2022August 28, 2009 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Deck Design of the Week Green Home in Michigan Yesterday, you saw the beginning stages of a green building project designed by Danny Forster, host of Build it Bigger & Extreme Engineering on the Discovery Channel. The finished Omena Lake front home is truly spectacular. Two features that are of particular interest are the extended …

Deck Design – Green Building with Ipe Decking – Part 1

March 31, 2022August 27, 2009 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Deck Design of the Week Green Building in Michigan Today’s Deck Design of the week is a two-parter. We’re going to look at the before and after phases of building a green home that has some wonderful sustainable and eco-friendly features. The mind behind this home’s beauty is Danny Forster, host of Extreme Engineering and …

Buy Ipe Responsibly

August 25, 2009 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

If you’re in the market to buy ipe and are scrambling to find out if the ipe you’re purchasing has been cultivated through eco-friendly means, don’t worry, once you read this, you’ll be able to make your purchase with peace of mind. Here’s a guide to buying ipe decking responsibly: Make sure the supplier is …

Wholesale Decking is Available

March 7, 2022August 21, 2009 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Ipe decking is such a reliable, durable, and YES, renewable wood material that it is gaining increased notoriety throughout the world. In the United States, this exotic hardwood is being used in a variety of commercial applications. Local cities and municipalities that need commercial decking are even starting to use ipe in eco-friendly parks and bridges. In doing research I have found architects using ipe for both siding and sunscreens.

From hotels, to resorts, to restaurants, to office buildings, there are many commercial decking options available. By far, the one clear cut favorite among architects, designers, and business owners is ipe decking and Brazilian walnut flooring. The main reason for this is because commercial ipe can be both cultivated and harvested from environmentally safe and sound forestry practices. At AdvantageLumber.com, offer wholesale decking and are constantly shipping eco-friendly ipe to commercial building projects throughout the United States.

Commercial Decking

With green building gaining increasing popularity,