AdvantageLumber.com heads to the 33rd Annual Suncoast Boat Show!

If you live in the Sarasota area, stop by the Suncoast Boat Show! State of the art boats and yachts will be showcased along with many other products and services to prepare you for your adventure on the water. We will be showcasing our 100% natural hardwoods perfect for docks, decks or any other outdoor …

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Refinishing All Decks, Even Composites

Refinishing is a tradition that all deck owners know well. Whether its pressure treated, cedar, redwood, pine, or any other type of softwood, usually every year in the spring time a proper cleaning and refinishing is necessary to restore its former beauty. Decks built out of wood look beautiful year in and year out because …

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Wood of the Month: Alder

Alder is classified as a domestic hardwood; on the Janka hardness scale, it beats poplar and pine. Its appearance is light brown mixed with varied red tones and a straight grain pattern. This straight pattern provides a clean finished look for many projects. As Alder ages, it darkens and reddens unlike other woods that tend …

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