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Wood of the Week Ambrosia Maple Perfect for rustic and traditional homes, Ambrosia Maple flooring creates captivating spaces. I don’t think it’s far fetched to say that you’ll be telling the story of your floor to every person who sees it for the first time. What makes Ambrosia Maple so special? Each plank of Ambrosia …
Now, building a Tigerwood deck is easy and even more affordable. With an easy to navigate shopping cart at your disposal you can buy Tigerwood decking from the comfort of your home, 24/7/365. Choose from the following profiles: S4S E4E Standard Pregrooved Tongue & groove (T&G) Post Caps Deck Rail System 2×2, 4×4, 6×6 posts …
There are a lot of bad actors in the lumber industry. However, to lump in every lumber company as a villain of the Earth is both unsubstantiated and very misinformed. Case in point, we recently received a letter from someone who insisted that we were not an eco-friendly lumber company. This person was concerned about …
Are you looking to add a truly unique look to your home? High-end designers have been known to accentuate areas that are often overlooked by installing wood ceiling panels that have a v-groove. What’s V-groove? A V-groove is basically a deeper bevel and is most commonly seen in tongue and groove wood. Why buy wood …
You may have noticed that this blog mentions teak quite a bit. This is because we often get people asking us what alternatives there are to one specific species of this popular hardwood, Burmese Teak. There are many high-quality and affordable alternatives to Burmese Teak. Ipe Wood Cumaru Tigerwood Garapa Massaranduba Plantation Teak These six …
A question we often receive from homeowners is, “Can I use ipe for siding?” If you want to use a material that will outlast cedar, vinyl, cement, and aluminum, then YES, Ipe is your best choice. There are some very practical reasons why wood siding made of ipe is your best overall option. Of all …
Are you looking to buy a container or truckload of hardwood flooring? AdvantageLumber.com has the best wholesale hardwood flooring prices in the industry. With over 70 species of hardwood flooring options, by far, our most popular products are the exotic hardwoods. From Brazilian Walnut/Ipe flooring, to Brazilian Teak/Cumaru, you will have access to any species …