You just bought some decking or flooring (or really any lumber) and one of the first things you hear is that it needs time to acclimate to its new surroundings before installing deck boards. The maddening thing is you will rarely get the same answer twice when it comes to how long that particular lumber should sit around getting in touch with its feelings. If pressed for an answer to "how long … [Read more...] about Wait Before Installing Deck Boards
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How Does Jatoba Decking Compare with Ipe Decking
We have talked about shortages in Ipe recently here, and while we still have plenty of Ipe in stock, it seems appropriate to talk about another option and to do some side by side comparison. Ipe hardness makes is a superior decking product, but is hardness the only thing to consider? Certainly, we have found that Cumaru is a great Ipe alternative, and we have been selling it as fast as we can … [Read more...] about How Does Jatoba Decking Compare with Ipe Decking
Brazilian Cherry Hardwood Floors Blend Seamlessly into Jatoba Decks
One of the hottest design trends these days is blending the inside living spaces with the outside living space. It is common to see beautiful outdoor rooms that seamlessly dissolve into beautiful landscaping. Many architects are now designing movable glass walls that can open wide and remove any barrier between the inside and outside. This trend has grown so much on the simple principle that … [Read more...] about Brazilian Cherry Hardwood Floors Blend Seamlessly into Jatoba Decks
