The Ipe discount sale at Advantage Trim & Lumber Company is going on right now. For a limited time, we are dropping the price of ipe decking!

Right now is the time to take advantage of these ipe decking discounts.

Check out our holiday decking sale info!

Why buy ipe from Advantage Trim & Lumber?

• We are the leading ipe supplier in the United States
  • Even the big hardware stores & online lumber stores can’t compete, why?
• We directly import from the best lumber mills in Brazil
  • We personally inspect each mill to ensure eco-friendly standards are met
• We sell the highest grade of ipe, period!
  • You won’t get green material from us unless requested!
• We offer convenient office hours
• We own our own truck fleet & mills in the U.S.
• Extremely fast and straightforward order process & shipping times

Oh, and don’t forget…we are also offering decking discounts on other exotic hardwood:

• Tigerwood decking
• Cumaru decking
• Brazilian Walnut flooring

What are you waiting for? Contact Advantage today to buy ipe at discount prices!

Deck Design of the Week

Duval House by The Mark Odom Studio

I recently had the privilege of speaking directly to head designer behind this week’s Deck Design of the Week, Mark Odom. The Mark Odom Studio is an architect firm out of Austin, Texas who creates unique homes for discerning homeowners who want a contemporary, yet warm environment to live in.

As a well-established designer in the Austin, Texas area, I am thankful and honored to have pried him away from his innovative projects to talk to him about one of his most recent homes, The Duval House. This contemporary home has features that incorporate ipe decking.

The Mark Odom Studio an Austin Architect & Designer Firm Created this Highly Functional Deck Design (check out the fence and bench made from ipe decking!)

Why did you chose ipe for this project?

“Due to the density of IPE, it presents an opportunity to have natural grade lumber in wet or weathered areas that won’t deflect, bow, or lose its original state.  This allows us to use natural wood throughout interior and exterior while maintaining a slender tolerance between edges; clean non-compromising lines are important in modern work.”

Have you chosen ipe for any other projects/applications?

“We’ve used ipe on wood fencing, rain-screens, floors & walls in wet areas and visual screens between spaces.  Again, the density of wood and sharp edges allows us to achieve these moves without having to use steel.”

What was it like to install?

“Ipe is fairly easy to install.  There’s really no special skill needed beyond deck construction other than a high level of precision and eye for detail.”

Thanks for sharing this info, Mark! I really appreciate your time!

As you can see from the pic above, this modest deck is ideal for outdoor gatherings. I can’t thank the Mark Odom Studio enough for sharing allowing us to feature their design. If you’re looking for an interior designer in Austin, be sure to add the Mark Odom Studio to your short list.

And, if your goal is to incorporate ipe decking into your home renovation project, look no further than Advantage Trim & Lumber Company. Now that we’re running two great decking sales (Ipe Decking Sale & Exotic Hardwood Sale), you can buy ipe and other exotic hardwood options at prices not available anywhere else!

Central Park is a New York City landmark unlike any other. Since I grew up in New York City, I can tell you that when you walk through the park for just a few minutes, you’ll forget that you’re in a city of over 8 million people. There are so many hidden treasures and features that go under appreciated. One of the main things that goes unnoticed are the park benches.

If you can imagine, when you have literally thousands of people sitting on a bench on a given day, it’s important to use a material that will:

• Stand the test of time
• Withstand bitter cold winters along with hot and humid summers
• Be resilient in the face of heavy use

Is it any wonder that the City of New York chose ipe wood for their park benches? more…