From Los Angeles to Miami – Fast Ipe Decking Shipping Times

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Here at AdvantageLumber.com, we know that you want to get started building your ipe deck as fast as possible. This is why, in addition to our inventory of premium grade ipe decking, we also feature the fastest shipping times in the industry. How fast? Check out the table below for estimated shipping times. Of course, …

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Ipe Post & Caps Available At AdvantageLumber.com

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When you’re looking for ipe deck design ideas in this blog or through magazines, one thing you’ll notice is how many of the decks that are featured include a deck rail system around the perimeter of the deck. Of course, when your deck is multi-leveled and higher off the ground, these deck rail systems become …

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E4E S4S Ipe Decking Takes Your Deck Design to the Next Level!

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One of the great things here at Advantage Lumber is hearing about the customers who are elated with their decks. Many people actually come way under budget when they buy ipe decking from us. It’s not uncommon that, during the conversation with our hardwood experts, homeowners decide to ratchet up their overall design on the …

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Tips on How to Build a Deck in the Fall

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Now that Summer is finally over, many people are taking advantage of our ipe decking sale and asking, “Do you have any tips on how to build a deck in the Fall?” In fact, there are some critical things you can do to make your ipe deck installation easier. These tips will ensure that, when …

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SPECIAL REPORT on Clear Cutting Ipe Suppliers

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The following is a SPECIAL REPORT How Clear Cutting Suppliers of Ipe & Other Hardwoods Set Back The Lumber Industry & What You Can Do To Stop Them PART 1 – PROGRESS HAS BEEN MADE Over the past few years, thanks to efforts from trade organizations, governments, and organizations like the Forest Stewardship Council, the …

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How Much Snow Can Ipe Decking Handle?

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Ipe Deck and Snow Load
This hot tub and Japanese style pagoda were made of Ipe because of its high strength capabilities.

With Winter right around the corner, many people are asking us about ipe decking’s capacity for snow load.

Since no two decks are the same, it’s hard to pinpoint exactly how much snow per square feet it would take to actually distress a deck to the point of breaking. BUT, what we can say for sure is that ipe decking has been ASTM-D143 tested. Ipe wood decking has a maximum bending strength of 22,560 psi (Pounds per square inch)!  your ipe deck might even be stronger  than the frame that supports it!

Or, to put it more simply: The result of these tests reveal that ipe decking is 3 times more durable than cedar decking.

If you already own an ipe deck, you’re probably not even sweating the upcoming winter. And, for good reason. With ipe wood’s high density, tight, interlocking grain, and natural oils, it dries fast and weathers well. Also, when you follow the recommended finishing schedule, (using a deck finish product like Ipe Oil™) you can also have peace of mind knowing that your deck surface will be able to repel water even better than it already does!

When you buy ipe decking from us, you will also get premium grade ipe from the Lapacho species. What does this mean for you? Well, it’s simple:

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