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All of our ipe decking comes with a wax end sealer applied to the end grain, this prevents the ends of the boards from checking. The end grain sealant is very easy to apply just brush it on with a paint brush and it will dry clear. Any fresh cuts should be sealed with end …
Grover, NC June 11, 2009 Advantage Lumber, LLC today announced they will now manufacture a variety of FSC certified hardwood materials in their North Carolina location. The company has a long standing of importing, manufacturing, and distributing Ipe Decking (Brazilian Walnut), from managed forest. Obtaining the highly coveted FSC certification is just part of the …
Buffalo, NY January 24, 2009 Advantage Lumber, LLC today announced that, due to recent inquiries from customers , composite decking supplies and materials will not be distributed or sold at any of our locations. While composite decking remains popular due to its low cost, we are of the opinion that using composite materials for decks …
Pre-Made Edge Glued Wood Panels Eliminates the Tedious Edge Gluing Process for Woodworkers Buffalo, NY January 7, 2009 Advantage Lumber, LLC today announced the addition of Solid Wood Panels to their product line to relieve woodworkers from the long tedious process of edge gluing boards. “When talking with woodworkers, one thing that became very clear …
Hardwood lumber scraps from other lumber mills turned into designer hardwood flooring, without cutting down more trees. Buffalo, NY January 3, 2008 Advantage Lumber, LLC expanded it’s current 60,000 Sq. Ft. manufacturing facility in Buffalo, NY with another 50,000 Sq. Ft. building in Shelby, NC to keep up with the demand for hardwood decking materials …
Tigerwood Decking Gives Homeowners an Exotic Hardwood Deck that will Last 25 Years or Longer with Low Maintenance Buffalo, NY September 18, 2007 Advantage Lumber, LLC today announced the release of Tigerwood Decking to finally give homeowners a low maintenance and long life deck material at a cheaper price than other hardwoods like Ipe. “In …