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The biggest DO NOTs of Winter Deck Upkeep

February 19, 2026January 6, 2017 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

If this is your first time facing snow on your brand-new deck, you may have a lot of questions about how to remove snow safely. We offered a few tips and tricks last month, but in this article we wanted to give you the biggest DO NOTs when it comes to clearing away the white …

Plan During Winter, Build During Spring

January 6, 2017 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Winter can be the best time to plan out that gorgeous decks you’ve been envisioning. There are quite a few factors to consider when planning the perfect deck, like material, size, style, and add-ons. Planning during winter is a great way to save money as you can begin to quote out all the labor and items needed.

Keep Up With The Latest At Our Locations!

June 7, 2023December 27, 2016 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

It’s the last month of 2016 and we continue to bring exciting news and new products to all of our facilities. Each one has something very amazing to share that will bring a wider variety and faster order processing for our customer’s benefit.

Brazil and All U.S. Locations are FSC® Certified!

December 21, 2016December 15, 2016 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

We have some very exciting news to share with you! We’ve just obtained FSC® certification for our Brazilian mill, and our remaining U.S. locations in Sarasota, FL, Buffalo, NY, and Los Angeles, CA. These locations join Grover, NC, which has been FSC® certified for many years. For over two decades, we’ve been committed to bringing …

Deck The Halls With Lights!

December 12, 2016December 12, 2016 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

If you haven’t strung up those Christmas lights yet, don’t worry it’s not too late. It may be crunch time, but don’t overlook some important steps before stringing up lights on the outside of your home and deck.

Here are the important things to double and triple check:

Winter is Coming, Prepare Your Decks!

December 12, 2016 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Winter doesn’t officially start until the 21^st, but I think our friends up north would disagree. When the temperatures drop and the snow begins to fall, who cares what the calendar says!

Are Metal Joists A Good Idea For Brazilian Decking?

April 24, 2019November 30, 2016 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Brazilian Decking like Ipe, Cumaru, or Tigerwood is some of the longest-lasting wood around. Not only do these woods make your deck look absolutely stunning, they also last decades longer than other alternatives. Many customers ask if we recommend an alternative framing material, since they want their framing to last as long as their deck.