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If you found this blog post searching for “Decking Reviews”, congratulations! You’re right to do your research. You might have even read some negative feedback or heard a lot of marketing hype from both hardwood and composite decking companies. Hopefully, this post clears the confusion about which direction to go in and what material to …
Wenge is one of the world’s most prized, and yes, expensive hardwoods. It’s scarcity coupled with its rare beauty keep this exotic hardwood in high demand. Wenge flooring provides a wonderful contrast especially in transitional and contemporary design styles. When you see this exotic hardwood in person, you’ll notice the dark brown colors close and …
The best way to prevent decking problems is to ensure that your deck was installed correctly in the first place. Here are five crucial steps that will prolong the life of your deck: 1) Buy decking that is premium grade. When shopping for exotic hardwoods like ipe, it’s important to know the difference between premium/clear …
We’ve had quite a few people who wanted to give their decks some much needed TLC already call us to ask, “How do I protect my wood deck?” Protecting a hardwood deck is pretty easy, as long as you use the right deck finish. The one we recommend here at Advantage is Ipe Oil™. Hardwood …
To anyone who regularly reads, or just found this Hardwood decking blog for the first time, I just wanted to say, THANKS! Hopefully you’ve found the posts here to be helpful. Sure, some of them are opinionated, but everything on this blog is backed by facts, reviews, and customer experiences. With that said, I’d like …
Bocote wood makes some of the finest instruments, furniture, and collector’s items in the world. Originating from Mexico, Bocote has been turned by some of the finest woodworkers to make custom cabinets, chairs, tables, decorative boxes, and acoustic guitars. As you can see from the picture to the right, the heartwood of this high end …
Exotic lumber enthusiasts and wood turners rejoice! From African Padauk to Zebrawood, you can have your pick of the world’s finest exotic hardwoods. Renowned by woodworkers everywhere for the unique pieces they create, it’s easy to see why designer pieces and furniture made of exotic hardwoods are featured in upscale homes and magazines. Thanks to …