Each year, some of the boardwalks lining our seashores and lakefronts will need to be replaced for one reason or another. Perhaps they were destroyed or damaged in a severe storm. Or maybe they’re just getting old and worn out after decades of use. In any case, these replacements … [Read more...]
Decking Season Species Options: Red Balau, Jatoba, and Tigerwood
It’s summertime, and that’s what we call “decking season” around here! Ipe is, hands down, our most popular decking lumber product. But due in large part to its high (and rising!) price point, many of our customers ask about suitable alternatives to that premium species. In our … [Read more...]
Decking Season Species Options: Ipe & Cumaru
Hopefully, in our previous series, any fears you had related to tropical hardwood decking were assuaged. Now for the fun part: learning about and deciding on a tropical decking species for your brand new deck! While some people call this season “summer,” we here at J. Gibson … [Read more...]
How to Choose Quality Teak Lumber, Part 2
In our first article, we considered the importance of discussing exact sizes with your Teak lumber dealer before you decide to make a purchase. We mentioned that it would be a good idea to speak to a couple of different suppliers to make sure you’re getting the best quality Teak … [Read more...]
How to Choose Quality Teak Lumber, Part 1
The teak market is in for a major influx of new lumber. That’s because the Myanmar trade embargo has been lifted, opening that nation up for trade. Those in the industry are unsure how long this window of opportunity will remain open. Myanmar’s government has already given off … [Read more...]
What Is a Decking Board, Anyway? Part 2
Making Tropical Decking Boards Look Magazine Picture Perfect. As we began discussing in Part 1, a decking board is not a finished wood product. Tropical decking especially must endure a lot of moving before it’s finally at your job site. A good cleaning isn’t all a decking … [Read more...]
What Is a Tropical Decking Board, Anyway? Part 1
Tropical Decking Boards Are Not Finished Lumber Products. Perhaps you’ve never contemplated the question of what exactly is a tropical decking board, but if you’re involved in the installation of decking in any way (including wanting it installed for you at your residence or … [Read more...]
Bruynzeel: The Perfect Marine Plywood
At J. Gibson McIlvain Lumber, we’re committed to providing our discriminating customers with only the highest quality and grade of lumber possible; at the same time, we want to protect our customers from overspending or overbuilding their projects. We absolutely love the … [Read more...]
Mastering Tropical Hardwood Decking, Part 2
Avoiding Potential Problems with Tropical Hardwood Decking. In Part 1, we looked at ways to avoid warping and encourage stability of tropical hardwood decking. Now, we’ll look at two more potential problems and how to avoid them. First, these dense hardwoods can be pretty … [Read more...]
4 Lumber Species That Undergo a Remarkable Degree of Color Change
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...]
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