I’ll be short and to the point. If you’re going to build a deck in a city in California (e.g., San Francisco), you can hundreds of dollars right now with our Free Shipping special.

How? Easy.

Let’s say you’re building a deck for a home on Sea Cliff Avenue and you need 1,000 lineal feet of Ipe decking. Well, if you buy our pregrooved 5/4×4 Ipe, you will be able to save around $700 (shipping out of our North Carolina mill). Now, I know for the owner of that house on Sea Cliff $700 might be nothing…but I think we can all agree…anytime you can get the most for the least, it’s a pretty good thing all around!

Here are the down and dirty details…

	Species	Pregrooved Ipe Decking
	Dimensions	5/4×4 (Finished Dimenions = 1″ x 3 1/2″)
	Price (per linear foot)	$3.37/ln ft
	Save $$$ w/FREE Shipping! (minimum order 500 lineal foot)Free shipping limited to the continental United States & excludes Alaska, Hawaii & Puerto Rico

*CALL US NOW TO PLACE YOUR ORDER: 1-877-232-3915*

We are running two great Ipe decking sales!

You can now buy our 5/4×4 Pregrooved Ipe with FREE SHIPPING! Our free shipping sales literally save our customers hundreds, sometimes thousands of dollars depending on the weight of their order (minimum order of 500 lineal feet required). Given how dense Ipe is, saving on shipping can make your overall deck building budget a lot less constrained!

We just produced a large amount of Ipe wood shorts. Instead of charging an arm and a leg like other companies are for this hard to find material, we’re going to give you a great chance to buy bundles direct AT A DISCOUNT! That’s right, at a time when Ipe prices are going up these short length ipe bundles are actually being discounted to you!

Available sizes & lengths: 1×6 (3-7 ft) & 5/4×6 (3-7 ft)

What can you do with short lengths of decking?

A lot! Arbors, paneling, cabinets, outdoor furniture benches…Anything you want! The only limit is your imagination.

We also have decking shorts in a number of wood decking options including Cumaru, Tigerwood, and Garapa. If you want to create your very own set of outdoor furniture such as Adirondack chairs, tables, or even a hammock, visit our Discount Decking area for details on this rare Ipe Decking Sale!

To clear out inventory, we are slashing the price of two of our most popular ipe decking sizes! Right now, you can get up to 40% off retail pricing on select lengths of 1×6 and 5/4×6 Ipe decking! Check out this limited time offer here: Ipe Decking Sale.

What can you do with this sale? You can use Ipe decking to:

• Renovate a dock
• Build a bench
• Custom crafted tables (see below)
• Create wood planter boxes
• Create your own outdoor kitchen
• “Picture frame” a new deck
• Whatever you want!

Head over to our Discount Decking page to see the many bundles we have in stock. There’s no limit and no minimums. Order as much as you want, or stock up for future projects. Your choice! Don’t worry, you can buy per the board, too! Just another case of why working with us is to your Advantage!

Our Premium Grade Ipe Wood Decking is On Sale

We’re offering a select number of Ipe wood bundles and fasteners for sale. Save hundreds of dollars with these ipe bundles.

Now, you don’t have to scour the internet for deck fasteners, end seal, or deck finish. You can build a complete deck with these kits.

Want more info? Check out the hardwood bundle page for more information.

Buy Tongue & Groove Ipe Decking Today

Advantage Trim & Lumber now offers a quick, easy, and affordable way to find Ipe T&G. Now, buy tongue and groove ipe decking can be as easy as ordering a book from Amazon.com.

We have all the sizes you would need with the best prices:

• 1 x 4 Ipe T&G
• 1 x 6 Ipe T&G
• 1×6 +PLUS ® T&G
• 5/4 x 4 Ipe T&G
• 5/4 x 6 Ipe T&G

Lengths from 3 to 20 feet are available. And, if you have a custom order, you can always contact us directly:

We’re proud to introduce a new, easy, and affordable way to buy ipe decking.

After doing much research and upon the request of our loyal customers, we have developed a Hardwood Store unlike any other.

Currently, you can buy ipe decking from the comfort of your home. So, if at 2AM, you decide to build a deck, you can log into your personal account and buy ipe, deck tools, and accessories easily and securely.

The best part? Because you can now buy hardwood from the Advantage Trim & Lumber Hardwood Store today, you can save even more money due to really low hardwood prices.

We’ll be introducing more hardwood species in the coming months. In the meantime, you can call us directly to order or ask about any of the other hardwood flooring and decking options that are in stock right now.

At Advantage Trim & Lumber Co., Inc. we have cheap decking prices that can’t be beat. No other hardwood supplier in the country sells true sustainable wood at such low prices. If you do happen to stumble upon a vendor that is severely under market, ask yourself this? Where did they get their wood from? How can I be sure it’s the best grade?

It may be an old saying, but it always rings true: You get what you pay for.

With that in mind, doesn’t it make sense to go with the company that for years has consistently been the Number 1 supplier of hardwood decking species like ipe?

Save money, time, and get the peace of mind you need when you buy hardwood direct from Advantage Trim & Lumber Co., Inc. Check our our decking sale, still going on now.

With Winter right around the corner, many people are asking us about ipe decking’s capacity for snow load.

Since no two decks are the same, it’s hard to pinpoint exactly how much snow per square feet it would take to actually distress a deck to the point of breaking. BUT, what we can say for sure is that ipe decking has been ASTM-D143 tested. Ipe wood decking has a maximum bending strength of 22,560 psi (Pounds per square inch)!  your ipe deck might even be stronger  than the frame that supports it!

Or, to put it more simply: The result of these tests reveal that ipe decking is 3 times more durable than cedar decking.

If you already own an ipe deck, you’re probably not even sweating the upcoming winter. And, for good reason. With ipe wood’s high density, tight, interlocking grain, and natural oils, it dries fast and weathers well. Also, when you follow the recommended finishing schedule, (using a deck finish product like Ipe Oil™) you can also have peace of mind knowing that your deck surface will be able to repel water even better than it already does!

When you buy ipe decking from us, you will also get premium grade ipe from the Lapacho species. What does this mean for you? Well, it’s simple:

ALL of our Ipe Decking inventory easily exceeds all existing building code requirements for exterior constructions.

With a maximum bending strength of 22,560 psi (Pounds per square inch), your ipe deck will be stronger…in fact, it will be stronger than the frame that supports it!

Why is this fact important when it comes to snow load?

Snow load is going to be determined by the way the framing structure is built. This is regulated by the building codes set forth by your local Building Departments. These building codes provide a minimum requirement for the strength of the structure. Most people build to the code and some go over board. Without knowing how the framing is done there is no way to tell what the deck will hold.

As with any major home improvement, or renovation project, you want to be certain that you are in compliance with all local building codes. Also choosing a reputable deck builder who has a wide portfolio of completed decks (with satisfied customers) will also go a long way.

Oh, and don’t forget to buy ipe from us, here at Advantage Trim & Lumber Company. Our years of experience, reputation, and low ipe prices will get you well on your way to building your own ipe deck with ease.

Conact Advantage today and get the latest ipe prices!

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!

If you’re just starting to think about building an ipe deck, Advantage Trim & Lumber has a very handy “How To Install Ipe Decking” guide. This guide is simple, easy to follow, and will make your ipe deck installation a smooth and successful one.

If you’ve done your research, you may have come across some true horror stories. I’ve even received emails from people who had many problems after their deck was finished. The unfortunate thing is, that many people, in an effort to save money, don’t use the very best and most reputable deck builders, or they don’t do enough homework. At Advantage, we want to make sure that if you’re going to spend your hard earned money on this kind of home improvement project that it gets done right the first time! After all, building a deck is serious business. It can add thousands to your property value and also gives you and your friends and family a new way to enjoy the outdoors.

Now that winter is arriving, now may be the best time to build. Why? Think about it. After winter, wouldn’t you want a place to rest, relax and enjoy the weather right away? If you wait until Spring, you’ll waste those beautiful cool nights that could be spent outdoors (BEFORE the mosquitoes or other insects come around!).

If you’re shopping around for the best ipe decking prices, look no further than the ipe decking sale at Advantage Trim & Lumber! We are running some great deals on PREMIUM grade ipe as well as Tigerwood and Cumaru. Now is the time to take advantage of hardwood prices that are this low!

As a national importer of lumber and hardwood, Advantage Trim & Lumber is committed to providing exceptional customer service.

Here’s what you can expect from the nation’s leading ipe decking distributor:

• Low ipe decking prices
• Great decking sales
• Convenient office hours
• Knowledgeable staff
• An extensive inventory of:
  • Hardwood decking
  • Hardwood flooring
  • Hardwood Siding

You can contact us via phone whether you have a simple question or need to get a quote on decking materials like ipe decking. Our team lives and breathes hardwood materials and actually enjoy helping people. We feel that in order to provide good customer service, you can’t just say, it. You have to back it up. Check out what people have been saying with some ipe decking reviews.

We offer convenient office hours so people from Miami, FL to Seattle, WA can contact an hardwood expert to get their questions answered.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Great news! Ipe price comparisons are showing that, due to the volatile cost of oil, ipe prices are now more affordable than most composite decking and other synthetic decking materials.

How did ipe prices get this competitive?

It’s simple math. Composite decking uses polyurethane as a core ingredient. Polyurethane is a plastic derived from oil. And, due to the rapid overall rise of a barrel of oil, plastics and all other oil-based products have also risen. So, when you go to a large retailer and they tell you that composite decking is cheaper than ipe decking, you can tell them that is not the case any longer!

Ipe decking prices are not only better than most composite decking, but ipe decking in itself is also leagues better in terms of quality, health, and overall enjoyment!

Why?

• Ipe is 100% natural
• Ipe decking can last for decades with no treatment and still be as durable (composite decking just can’t say the same thing!)
• Ipe is naturally resistant to mold, mildew, and insects like termites
• Ipe is 100% biodegradable.
• Ipe is eco-friendly
• And now, ipe prices are cheaper than most composite decking

Contact Advantage Trim & Lumber today to get the very latest ipe decking prices. We would be honored to help you with your order and ship your affordable ipe to your home in just a few days!

Now more than ever, homeowners are looking at their home and thinking,

“With the housing market the way it is, we may be at this home for much longer than we thought. Is now the time to build a deck or do a room addition?”

In short, the answer may be “Yes!”

After all, if you are choosing rethink the length in which you and your family will occupy their home, then why not make the most of your time there?

There are many practical factors that you may not be aware which will make the decision to build a deck much easier…

1. The fact is, professional labor costs are much cheaper now than in years past. Simply put, it is in a deck builders best interest to build a deck for less AND well so that you can refer them more business in the future.
2. Ipe decking is now cheaper than most composite decking! Due to the high price of oil (a key ingredient in the making of the plastic that composite decking needs), composite decking is now MORE expensive than ipe decking. Now is the time to take advantage of the low price of ipe decking. If you need more reasons to choose ipe over composite decking, check out some of the other posts I’ve done which highlight the harmful side effects that composite decking can have on the phycial and monetary health of you and your family!
3. Building a deck helps the overall community and our economy. When you build a deck for your home, you’re not only employing the services of a labor company and their workers, you’re helping the livelihood of the the truck driver who shipped the wood to your home, the person who took your order, the person who initially cut your ipe decking…on and on. When you step onto your finished deck, you will be rest assured that many people also benefited from your choice to build a deck for your home

At Advantage Trim & Lumber Company, it would be an honor to be chosen by you for your decking needs. It is our goal to ensure that the hardwood that you choose for your deck suits your needs both now and into the future.

GREAT NEWS! Ipe decking is now more affordable than most composite decking. For a while, this was not the case. However, since the price of oil is so volatile, the cost of composite decking materials have risen substantially.

Why is this the case?

Because composite decking uses polyethylene and polyethylene is made from oil. So, there’s no getting around it, because composite decking has a core ingredient that is tied to such a volatile commodity, anyone looking to build a deck with composite decking may have to spend a lot more than their budget calls for. A lot more!

What do you do now?

It’s time to consider ipe decking. Simply put, when you do a apples to apples comparison, ipe is far superior to composite decking.

Here are the facts to consider when comparing ipe to composite decking:

1. Ipe decking comes from is 100% natural wood. Composite decking is made of synthetic plastic that is tied to the high price of oil.
2. The price of ipe has remained steady due to the managed forestry practices that industry leaders like Advantage Trim & Lumber have embraced and promoted
3. Ipe is going to last decades due to its natural density and resistance to mold, mildew, fungus, and insects. Composite decking companies cannot make this claim with a straight face.

Moreover, ipe is a renewable resource and is 100% biodegradable. This is an important distinction to make because composite decking is made from non-renewable resources such as petroleum. Many homeowners with composite decks are now learning the hard way because their composite decking ends up in a landfill because it fails to stand up as promised. Doesn’t it make sense to choose a decking material that is proven to stand the test of time and is also less expensive?

When you choose Advantage Trim & Lumber Company for your ipe decking needs, you also have the option of purchasing a whole host of decking supplies and accesories to make building an ipe deck simple and easy.

For more information and to see our list of ipe price list, check out our Ipe Decking Prices page.

Ipe (pronounced EE-pay) is an exotic hardwood that is used for decking, flooring, and a host of many other applications. Ipe has many names and is also known as Brazilian Walnut, Amapa, Cortez, Guayacan polvillo, and many others. Ipe also gets misspelled in various different ways such as epi, epay, and eepay. Regardless of the name (or the spelling), ipe is gaining greater recognition and notoriety over other famous hardwoods such as teak. One of the main reasons why ipe decking has such a good reputation is because of its density. Ipe is so dense that a single piece of it will actually sink in water. So, while ipe may not be the best wood to use on a yacht, it certainly is perfect for a deck.

One test that is utilized to measure the hardness of woods like ipe and teak is the Janka Hardness Scale. This test measures the force required to push a small steel ball into the wood about halfway. In fact, when tested with the Janka Hardness Scale, ipe was proven to be three times as strong as teak. Ipe’s Janka Hardness was registered at 3600, whereas the Janka Hardness of teak came in at just 1050. People who are looking to construct a deck, or install a floor with ipe can also let their wallets breathe a sigh of relief because ipe is less expensive than teak  too.

Ipe is also worlds better than both pressure treated and composite decking. Although ipe costs more than composite decking and pressure treated decking, the return on your investment is so much greater with ipe. Here are some additional reasons why you should consider ipe for your next construction project:

• 100% Natural
• Free from chemicals and preservatives
• Can last over 100 years without any treatment
• Naturally resistant to termites and other insects due to superior density
• Superior fire spread resistance

The best place to purchase ipe is from Advantage Trim & Lumber Company. When you purchase ipe decking from Advantage Trim & Lumber Company, you will also be helping the environment. Our ipe decking is made of all-natural biodegradable and eco-friendly materials. In addition, Advantage Trim & Lumber offers hidden deck fasteners to make installation a breeze. They also will ship to all corners of the United States and beyond. So, if you want to have a deck that not only is the envy of the neighborhood, but will be so for decades to come, then ipe wood is the best choice you can make.

Many people settle for composite decking due to the fact that composite wood and materials are cheaper than more high-quality exotic hardwoods like ipe. However, while the cost may be appealing, the long term viability of the materials is suspect at best. If you do a simple Google search for “composite decking complaints” or “composite decking lawsuit” you will see that, while people and businesses may have saved some money initially, they took a great risk in choosing an inferior product.

Here’s a simple ipe decking versus composite decking comparison chart:

You may be asking yourself, “Sure ipe decking is better, but it’s still more expensive!” You’re right. Being a high-quality premium exotic wood does come with a price. However, have you considered the overall return on investment? Take a moment to review the comparison chart once more. Ask yourself what it would cost you in medical bills if someone got hurt from a broken piece of composite decking? What if that person sued you? Sure, maybe your insurance would take care of it, but what would happen to your insurance cost after the fact? In this instance, isn’t it better to look at the long term advantage of building an ipe deck?