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Why NOW Is The Best Time To Replace Your Old Deck

July 5, 2011July 1, 2011 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Did you know that there are an estimated 40 MILLION decks in the United States that are more than 20 years old? A great majority of these decks were constructed using lumber that is just not good enough for long term use. To make matters worse, many of these old pressure treated decks used chemicals …

AdvantageLumber.com – Decking Reviews from REAL Customers

March 7, 2022June 24, 2011 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Check out what our customers have to say about our decking materials and our customer service here: Advantage Lumber Reviews & Testimonials. Here’s one review from the owner of the breathtaking Malibu, CA home you see above: Craig R. ~ Being located in a canyon just up from the ocean, we experience a variety of …

Want to Remodel your Deck? Upgrade with Tigerwood

March 10, 2022June 13, 2011 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Our supply of Tigerwood decking is rich in color and in benefits. As you can see below, the lush color of this newly finished Tigerwood deck infuses some wonderful color into this backyard. The one word our customer used to describe his new deck (see below) is “beautiful.” It’s hard to disagree given the fact …

Staining Exotic Hardwood Decking, Is It a Good Idea?

August 15, 2011June 8, 2011 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

We often get asked, “Can I stain my exotic hardwood deck?” Politely, we ask in return, “Do you want to change the color of your existing hardwood deck or do you want to bring back the color of your existing deck?” You see, what often happens is that people think a hardwood deck is just …

Deck Safety Tips – How to Grill On a Hardwood Deck

March 7, 2022June 3, 2011 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Keep Your Owner’s Manual
Read your owner’s manual from cover to cover. Because there are so many types of outdoor grills, you can’t assume that they all work the same. Your grill’s owner’s manual will tell you the best way to use and maintain your grill. It also should guide you to proper safety guidelines that will keep you and those around you safe. Your grill’s warranty and customer service information are important pieces of information that your grill will contain.

Look Up…Do You See The Sky? GOOD!

Don’t grill under a covered porch or other enclosed area. Carbon monoxide poisoning is not something you want to take a chance on, ever.

What’s a Really Quick Way to End a Good Party? Start a Fire, of Course!

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Building Smarter Decks is Easy with DeckWise™

March 4, 2022May 23, 2011 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

AdvantageLumber.com is proud to announce we are a distributor of DeckWise™ decking products. When the good folks at Ipe Clip® Fastener Company showed us their new brand of decking screws, color-coded gap spacers, and other decking essentials, we knew right away we had to carry them. DeckWise™ offers builders and the do-it-yourself mavens everywhere premium …

Don’t Cover New Decking, EVER! Just don’t, Ok? Really. Don’t.

March 10, 2022May 11, 2011 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Doug looks happy now. But he won’t be in a couple of days. When he takes the cover off his decking, it won’t be long until warps, twists, and cupping start to appear. He didn’t listen to his salesman when he said, “When you receive the decking, set the boards onto some wood blocks and …