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...]

Although there are many similarities between the U.S. Lacey Act and the EUTR legislation, there is a major issue that makes the Lacey Act quite unique among all lumber industry regulations: The Lacey Act makes no distinction in the level of accountability required, whether you’re … [Read more...]

While there’s a lot to love about Ipe decking, it isn’t always practical for a customer’s budget. And sometimes availability can be an issue as well. Among other comparable species, we’re inviting you to consider whether Jatoba might be a good alternative option for your next … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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...]