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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]