All lumber will change color after it’s been milled — and will continue to do so throughout its lifetime. When it comes to interior lumber, the amount of extractives or lignins in a given lumber species will determine how much color change it exhibits. (We looked at this issue in … [Read more...]
Mastering Tropical Hardwood Decking, Part 1
Avoiding Potential Problems with Tropical Hardwood Decking.While tropical hardwood decking is a great upscale option, it does have some drawbacks. Anticipating and allowing for them can help ensure a positive experience. The first major potential problem to look out for is … [Read more...]
Teak Eccentricities
The ultimate green building material, lumber is truly the best building product when it comes to the environment. Of course, its beauty and longevity are excellent qualities, as well. Thanks to grading standards and generally common lengths and widths, it’s often easy to get … [Read more...]
Three Ways in Which Teak Is Unique
Teak is a high quality, coveted wood; however, it comes with "issues"As the #1 species used for by yacht builders as well as one of the top tropical hardwood species used as a decking lumber, Teak is a high-quality lumber species with a variety of interior and exterior … [Read more...]
Tropical Decking Basics
What Kind of Tropical Decking Wood Would Best Serve Your Application?For both commercial and residential decking needs, tropical hardwoods provide the basis for the kind of low-maintenance, long-lasting attractive structures that today’s discriminating customers desire. … [Read more...]
