October 2011
Newsletter Archive
How We Dry Lumber to the Highest Quality
The finest decks start with hardwood that has been properly dried to the right moisture content. Just ask anyone who's built a deck with "green," aka undried lumber, and you'll know right away that this critical step in the manufacturing process can neither be overlooked nor hastily done. AdvantageLumber.com owns and operates a computer-controlled lumber kiln. This state-of-the-art kiln properly dries exotic decking and lumber to a moisture content conducive to exterior or specialty applications.
Learn About the Lumber Drying Process »
How to Install Ipe Deck Tiles
It's one thing to say that AdvantageLumber.com Ipe deck tiles are easy to install. It's another to show you just how fast and simple it really is! We took 16 ipe deck tiles and installed them on top a concrete slab and recorded every minute of it. Oh, we really do mean minutes! This nifty how-to install deck tile instructional video shows how just 16 tiles can totally transform boring old concrete into a livable and attractive outdoor space. Check it out!
View the Ipe Deck Tile Install Video »
On Deck: How to Build an Ipe Wood Storage Chest
Before the snow arrives, it's time to start putting away objects still laying around outside. Instead of tossing them into a old plastic storage bin that will bend, warp, crack, and fall apart why not build one out of Ipe? Let's face it, a hand-made Ipe storage chest will last decades longer than one made out of plastic. If you'd like to give yourself a great weekend project, check out our latest easy-to-follow guide:
How to Build an Ipe Storage Chest »
