January 2015

Newsletter Archive

ADVANTAGE LUMBER EXPANDS IN BRAZIL

After over 20 years of operating in South America, we're proud to announce the opening of our new offices in Belem, Brazil! This new addition to our growing family will coordinate material inspection and procurement, as well as help our U.S. offices keep track of all permits authenticated by the Brazilian government.

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FEATURED ARTICLES

AN OUTDOOR DECK PARADISE IN MALIBU, CA

When the ocean is your backyard there are countless environmental obstacles to tackle. Salt, sand, fog, and sun intermingle daily and create havoc on materials that are commonly used on regular outdoor environments. For this reason, Ipe was chosen as the appropriate all-natural wood to create this elegant deck.

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DIY: OUTDOOR WOOD MAT

New Year, New DIY! This is a great way to get the family involved in creating something for your home. The ipe wood mat will compliment your outdoors very well and provide a one-of-a-kind object that will last for well over 75 years.

A SIMPLE AND EASY DIY »

WOOD OF THE MONTH: UN-STEAMED WALNUT

Un-steamed is a word that's not often used for describing wood, and it surprises many to learn that walnut is often steamed to create a more uniform, but dull color throughout the lumber piece.

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