Teak lumber is an increasingly popular exotic hardwood that's used for everything from indoor furnishings to boat decking. However, not all Teak is created equal. Only FEQ Teak lumber with consistent coloring and grain patterns is purchased by quality lumber specialists like J. … [Read more...]
How Does Jatoba Decking Compare with Ipe? Part 2
Ipe is, by far, the most prestigious decking lumber species on the market — and we sell plenty of it around here. But for those looking for an alternative to Ipe, Jatoba is an oft-overlooked possibility. So as we began to do in Part 1, we’re going to continue comparing the two … [Read more...]
How Does Jatoba Decking Compare with Ipe? Part 1
There’s no doubt about it — Ipe is an amazing decking lumber species. But it can also be quite pricey, and sometimes availability can be a problem. If you’d love to build your next deck out of Ipe but find it cost prohibitive or have trouble sourcing it this season, we have great … [Read more...]
Wood Product Manufacturers: You Need the Right Partner
Whatever you’re building — from furniture to windows to guitars and all kinds of things in between — if you need wood, then you need a strategic partnership with a lumber supplier that understands your business’s needs. In all likelihood, your industry requires specific cuts and … [Read more...]
Thinking Outside the Trends: Jatoba Decking, Part 2
We’ve already sung the praises of Jatoba for you, but maybe in the back of your head you’re wondering, “Can it really be that great? I mean, if it were, wouldn’t it be out-selling Ipe?” We can certainly understand such a sentiment, so this time around, we’ll look a little more … [Read more...]
Thinking Outside the Trends: Jatoba Decking, Part 1
While tropical decking of all species is definitely continuing to trend, Ipe and Cumaru are favorites, by far. In addition to Red Balau, Jatoba is another lesser-known species of tropical decking that we think deserves a little more attention. Commonly known within the North … [Read more...]
FAQs About Meranti Wood
While it may seem like something only grumpy old men say when looking at the past through rose-colored glasses, wood isn’t really what it used to be. Well, some species, anyway. If you’re looking back at the Chris Craft boats from the mid-1900s, the Philippine Mahogany used today … [Read more...]
Lumber Industry Savings: Short Boards
What’s wrong with short boards? The answer may surprise you: Usually even B grade “shorts” actually have fewer flaws than A grade longer boards! So there’s definitely nothing wrong with them! We could make an argument for the fact that there’s something wrong about a grading … [Read more...]
Why Exotic Lumber in 4/4 Thicknesses Can Be Scarce
When it comes to the U.S. lumber market, 4/4 is the most popular thickness by far; however, that same preference is not the case across the global market. As African species such as African Mahogany, Sapele, and Utile have become more popular in the U.S., they’ve run into … [Read more...]
Decking Choices: Plus Size Decking
In the wonderful world of decking two standard thicknesses are sold: 4/4 and 5/4, which end up being close to ¾” and 1” respectively once they’re finished. These thicker boards provide stability, whether the climate is wet or dry, even amid extreme swings in temperature and … [Read more...]
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