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DIY Deck Building at its Finest – Ipe Deck in Utah

Take one look at this deck… With the right decking, plans, and a heckuva lot of willpower, the owner of this home created one of the nicest decks we’ve seen in a long time. Using 5/4×6 Ipe decking, this deck has all the features one wants in a deck: Durability, [...]

 
DIY Deck Installation Tips #4 – Check Local Building Codes

DIY Deck Installation Tips #4 – Check Local Building Codes

From the looks of it, it’s safe to assume that Doug forgot to contact his local building department to check his plans. If he had, he probably wouldn’t look so upset. To avoid Doug’s fate, it’s important that you know what parts of your deck building plan need to be [...]

 
International Decking – Featured Project Showcase

International Decking – Featured Project Showcase

We now have a section of our main site that focuses on worldwide projects that feature decking, flooring, and siding from Advantage Trim & Lumber. These project showcase the design potential of hardwoods like Ipe, Tigerwood, Cumaru, and Garapa.They also clearly reveal that there is nothing like genuine wood decking. [...]

 
5 Simple Ways to Save When You Buy Decking

5 Simple Ways to Save When You Buy Decking

It’s almost Summer and thousands of homeowners across the country are getting ready to start working on their deck. Some will be remodeling and many will be building a deck for the first time. But, before hammer goes to nail, the question you must answer is, “What kind of material [...]

 
Deck Design of the Week – Tigerwood Decking in New York

Deck Design of the Week – Tigerwood Decking in New York

Deck Design of the Week Tigerwood Decking Shines in New York Building a Tigerwood deck is a rewarding experience. Many deck builders and homeowners choose this exotic hardwood because of its gorgeous golden brown colors and dark streaks. The fact that it is also more affordable and just as durable [...]

 

Deck Calculator – Convert Square Feet to Linear Feet

Do you need to convert square feet to linear feet? Check out our handy Wood Decking Calculator. It works perfectly for both standard & pre-grooved decking. You’re also covered covered when it comes to converting square footage of tongue and groove decking into linear footage. When completing your deck design, [...]

 
Ipe Post & Caps Available At Advantage Trim & Lumber!

Ipe Post & Caps Available At Advantage Trim & Lumber!

When you’re looking for ipe deck design ideas in this blog or through magazines, one thing you’ll notice is how many of the decks that are featured include a deck rail system around the perimeter of the deck. Of course, when your deck is multi-leveled and higher off the ground, [...]