Lumber is the ultimate green building product. Not only is it renewable and sustainable, but its ability to offer forests commercial value helps contribute to the overall health of the entire planet. Building on what we learned in Part 1, let’s continue to grow in our … [Read more...]

Our increasingly environmentally conscious society is bringing some important issues to the forefront when it comes to construction and design. While new, so-called “green” products are continually entering the market in response to this ongoing trend, let’s not forget the … [Read more...]

Whether you’re concerned about particularly CITES-protected species or Lacey Act compliance, which applies to all imported lumber, the fact is that you can be held responsible for illegally harvested lumber. You and your end-use customer, like every other member of the supply … [Read more...]

Species such as Cumaru, Ipe, Massaranduba, Tigerwood, and other tropical lumber species can make exceptional decks! Not only are they hard and dense, but they also boast excellent resistance to insects and rotting, making them extremely durable. And it doesn’t hurt that they look … [Read more...]

There’s no doubt about it: tropical hardwood decking is an excellent choice! From the amazing appearance to extreme durability, lumber species such as Cumaru and Ipe are climbing in popularity for good reasons. But as fabulous as these decking species may be, they do come with … [Read more...]