Deck building tips and tricks. Discussion about wood and much more!
One of the marketing tricks spread by synthetic decking companies is that real wood decking is bad for the environment and the overall world economy. They say that their products don’t require trees to be cut down, therefore their products are “green.” They try to profess that because their products are recycled that their decking …
AdvantageLumber.com offers sustainable wood decking produced from well managed forests. Every one of the species we offer are durable, offer the highest rating in flame spread, and a proven lifespan between 25 and 100 years. During the lifetime of Advantage Decking, California homeowners will also enjoy long term cost savings. Because of the wood’s natural …
A sunroom or enclosed deck can serve as a transition point between the inside of a house and the great outdoors. As long as you choose the right decking material, a fully enclosed deck orcovered porch can provide an relaxing environment. Here’s what you need to consider when building an enclosed deck: Functionality: This is the …
Great news! If you are looking for a cheap and easy way to buy domestic and exotic lumber from a reputable supplier, you now have a great, convenient solution! We have some overstock items in a variety of species and have made them available for sale online. If you don’t see a specific species, don’t …
Wood seeks and absorbs water predominately through saw cuts and exposed grains. As wood dries, it shrinks. Any change in moisture content to some parts of the boards will cause expansion and contraction cycles of the wood. This movement can lead to cracking and splitting. During the process of installing your new deck you will …
Exotic hardwood decking such as Ipe, Cumaru and Tigerwood are the most durable, natural wood decking available. Because of this strength, you can’t saw these hard woods as easily as you would cedar, redwood, or teak. Here are some tips in how to cut hardwood decking: For cutting hardwood decking we recommend: A circular saw …
During the course of the year, we often end up with a lot of excess 3 – 7 foot pieces of exotic decking. Because we’re not in the business of throwing out perfectly usable lumber, we make this material available to consumers who are looking for a great bargain. Our short length Ipe, Cumaru, Tigerwood, …