Deck building tips and tricks. Discussion about wood and much more!
If you’re thinking about building a new deck or resurfacing an old one this year, timing matters more than you might think. While most people associate deck projects with spring and summer, February is actually the smartest time to order your deck building materials—and homeowners and builders who plan ahead are often rewarded with better …
In the spirit of Fall, we’ve dropped the prices on some of our most popular decking products: 24×24 Advantage Ipe Deck Tiles (Smooth) 20×20 Advantage Ipe Deck Tiles (Smooth) 20×20 Advantage Ipe Deck Tiles (Anti-Slip) 1×6 Plus® Advantage Ipe* 5/4×6 Advantage Ipe* 1×6 Plus® Advantage Cumaru* 5/4×6 Advantage Cumaru* So, if you’ve been looking for …
AdvantageLumber.com is growing, again! We’re expanding our facilities and renovating our North Carolina facility. One example of our continued growth might not seem very impressive at first until you realize just how much it impacts our customers. What you see above is the start of a concrete pad installation in front of our state-of-the-art kiln. …
At AdvantageLumber.com we have hardwood decking prices that can’t be beat. No other hardwood supplier in the country sells true sustainable wood at such low prices. If you do happen to stumble upon a vendor that is severely under market, ask yourself this? Where did they get their wood from? How can I be sure …
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 …
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 …
Deck Design of the Week Duval House by The Mark Odom Studio I recently had the privilege of speaking directly to head designer behind this week’s Deck Design of the Week, Mark Odom. The Mark Odom Studio is an architect firm out of Austin, Texas who creates unique homes for discerning homeowners who want a …