18th November 2009
Now that summer is finally over, many people are starting to take advantage of the cooler weather by getting their long-awaited home improvement projects started. A great DIY home improvement project to start is to install a deck made of ipe decking. Howe...
13th October 2009
One of the most popular wood choices seen throughout modern architecture is ipe decking. When you browse through popular architecture and home magazines, you are bound to see many wonderful homes. These homes tend to feature the latest in technology, arch...
22nd September 2009
Environmentalists and eco-savvy shoppers who are looking to add a sense of flair to their homes may want to do some more research into sustainable woods. Truth is, despite all the misinformation that is paid for by composite decking companies, there is ha...
16th September 2009
There is a lot of misinformation out there about composite decking and ipe decking. Composite decking companies pay a ton of money to convince an unsuspecting public that their product is safe, reliable, and a good value. Nothing could be further from the...
10th September 2009
There’s a lot of interest in ipe decking. This is evidenced when you see all of the new commercial projects that are popping up throughout the country that are using this premium exotic hardwood. In addition, many green building projects are also using ...
23rd August 2009
There’s a lot of talk about which decking material can stand the test of time, the elements, and possible accidents that could cause a fire. The truth is, that only one decking material, far outperforms pressure treated decking, composite decking, and m...
23rd August 2009
When it comes to decking, both cedar decking and ipe wood are very popular choices. However, when it comes to long term sustainability, appeal, and value, nothing compares to ipe decking.
The reasons for this can be found in the hardwood themselves. Ipe ...
23rd August 2009
Ipe decking is world-renowned for its durability and natural resistance to mold, mildew, fungus, and insects. In addition, because ipe wood features natural oils and is extremely dense, it also is able to resist both rot and decay more than any other hard...
23rd August 2009
There’s no doubt about it, eco-friendly wood is all the rage. There are a lot of companies out there promoting ipe, teak, tigerwood and other domestic and exotic hardwoods as eco-friendly. This leads to a dilemma; how can consumers find lumber companies...
30th July 2009
Established in 1993, the Forest Stewardship Council is dedicated to promoting responsible forestry management throughout the world. They are also an independent, non-profit organization that is beholden to no government or industry. Simply put, they are d...
23rd July 2009
Are you having trouble deciding on what wood to use for your deck? Are you thinking of settling for a composite deck? If you’re hung up on moving forward with your deck building plans, then it’s time to take the plunge and settle down with a decking m...
