We were recently contacted by the Long Beach chapter of Project Healing Waters regarding a donation of wood for crafting fly-tying benches. After a brief conversation about how the organization has helped so many of our veterans, we were more than excited to lend a helping hand.
What Else Can You Make With Wood Slabs?
Live-Edge Wood Slabs are beautiful pieces that give us a glimpse inside the complicated beauty of trees. Think of a live-edge wood slab as a CAT scan where you can see the different layers the tree is made of, from bark to heartwood. While the common inclination is to create tables out of them, there are other ways to utilize their unique beauty.
B-Grade Decking: Is It Any Good?
Everyone wants a deck. No, not just a deck; the best-looking deck around. The common misconception is that you must spend a fortune for an exotic hardwood deck of your dreams. The reality is you can have exotic hardwoods at an affordable price. The only catch: a little more elbow grease upon install.
24×48 Advantage Deck Tiles™ Are Here!
Our Advantage Deck Tiles™ are one of our most popular outdoor products because of their easy installation and unique look. The Deck Tiles came as a result of a need to cover a balcony or a concrete patio, something the majority of backyards already have. Without wasting days or weeks of effort, homeowners and renters can have the beauty of an all-natural hardwood deck in a matter of hours.
Update: Live-Edge Urban Wood Slabs
Five months ago we introduced our urban lumber program to turn unwanted trees from local areas into slabs, saving them from the wood chipper. We’ve had great success in bringing in large amounts of logs in a variety of species, each more interesting than the last.
Top 5 End Grain Issues with Ipe and other Hardwoods
End grain is not often talked about and is a neglected part of your deck. You don’t think about it when you’re making your precise cuts. It’s only after you see some checking and cracking that you begin to really think about what effect the end grain has on the entire board. These are the …
What Can Happen If I Don’t Predrill My Decking?
Predrilling is an important step in the installation process of your Brazilian hardwood deck. Unfortunately, it tends to be glossed over, and the results aren’t pretty.