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What are the best screws to use on ipe decking? Star drive screws work great when installing ipe decking. Remember, with hardwoods as dense as ipe, we highly recommend pre-drilling. Trust us, it will save you loads of time and aggravation and will prolong the life of your deck. We recommend Star drive screws for …
There’s a ton of misleading information out there about the best decking on the market. It’s getting harder and harder to decipher the truth from mere marketing and fancy packaging. It’s because of this confusion that people are turning back to materials that are proven to stand the test of time. Hardwood decking is, once …
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 …