08th October 2009
What is LEED? LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. This green building rating system was created by the USGBC (United States Green Building Council). The purpose for this is to provide a set of standards for environmentally s...
30th September 2009
What is FSC™? FSC™ stands for Forest Stewardship Council. This non profit organization is recognized as the most credible international system in forest management. Their certification is the only one recognized for LEED rating on commercial ...
30th September 2009
The Forest Stewardship Council was founded in 1993 due to concerns over global deforestation. FSC is a certification system that provides internationally recognized standard-setting, trademark assurance and accreditation services to companies, organizatio...
23rd September 2009
Many people have never heard of ipe decking let alone have any idea why they would want to look at it. This hardwood is very recently being used more by residential users as commercial applications have been utilized for years. Little was known as mil...
31st August 2009
Decking is one of the most popular home improvements a homeowner will make. This undertaking requires several decisions on the part of the homemaker. These decisions include how much room is available, how much decking to make, what decking materials to u...
31st August 2009
Decking can add about 90% cost to value of the home and lots of curb appeal. When it comes time to sell your home, this may be a deciding factor between your home and someone else’s house. There are many things to consider when making your decision. Do ...
31st July 2009
Ipe Decking vs. Composite Decking
Ipe decking and composite decking has been the newest rage in decking material for different reasons. Ipe wood is now less expensive and less labor intensive with new technology and machinery. This hardwood is so ...
31st July 2009
Ipe and What to Look For
Ipe also known as Brazilian Walnut (botanical name Tabebuia Spp.) is commonly sold as decking, flooring and furniture. It is a beautiful and exotic hardwood with a Janka Hardness of 3600 compared to California Redwood at 4...
31st July 2009
Ipe Decks No Chemicals Required
Ipe decking is not for everyone. That being said, it is for most people who are serious about a great product for durability, longevity and the multitude of properties Ipe possesses. It is a gorgeous rich brown tone...
18th June 2009
Ipe wood, also know as Ironwood and Brazilian Walnut is a hardwood native to South and Central America as well as the Caribbean. This species of wood is the best choice for outdoor applications but is also used anywhere durability and strength is necess...
18th June 2009
What does FSC™ mean? FSC™ is the Forest Stewardship Council and it is a non profit and independent organization created to promote responsible forest management worldwide. The organization has independent certification companies they work with t...
