December 2011

Here at AdvantageLumber.com, we're celebrating Christmas by offering you the lowest prices on the world's finest decking species. We also hope you enjoy the great information and new video features we have in this month's newsletter. Whichever holiday you are celebrating, we hope it is a joyous one!

• Home Improvement Exotic Decking Sale
• Why Hardwood Siding is a Sound Choice
• Featured Product: 1x6 Cumaru Decking
• Featured Project: Elegant Cumaru Deck
• How to Build an Ipe Welcome Mat

Hardwood Siding Benefits

Imagine walking to your cabin...What do you want to see? An old, dirty, moldy cabin? Or, one with a bit more life, a bit more "Welcome Home." That's what the exotic hardwood siding from AdvantageLumber.com gives you.

With beautiful, long-lasting woods like Ipe, Cumaru, and Tigerwood, you can rest easy knowing your choice will naturally outlast and outperform softer woods like Cedar. Our exotic siding is so tough, they don't easily succumb to the elements. They also naturally resist mold and decay. No preservative needed. Learn about each siding option we offer:

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Featured Product: 1x6 Cumaru Decking

With its attractive display of color & rugged strength, our Cumaru is a decking option with staying power.

To highlight just how many benefits homeowners receive from our 1x6 Cumaru decking, we made a video. In just over one minute, you'll learn why our 1x6 Cumaru is as durable as it is beautiful. You'll also learn why it's able to withstand the elements better than Teak, Composites, and Cedar decking.

Watch the 1x6 Cumaru Decking Video »

Featured Project: Elegant Cumaru Deck in Florida

It's one thing to say that our Cumaru decking is an attractive alternative to composite decking. It's another to see this beautiful hardwood in action.

When you see this video of what one homeowner did with a mixture of different widths and lengths, you'll be just as amazed as we were. You'll also see how with the use of a hidden fastening system, you won't have to worry about nasty screw pop ups.

Deck of the Month: Cumaru Deck, FL »
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On Deck: How to Build an Ipe Welcome Mat

This Christmas and Holiday season, you can try searching for a gift that may, or may not be returned, or you can build something useful. If you'd like to try your hand at a very simple gift idea, check out this month's "On Deck" feature on how to build a wood mat.

Think a hardwood mat won't last long? Think again.

This stuff is so dense and tough, it can handle being stomped on by a sumo wrestler wearing steel toe boots. Oh, and after that, it will still look pretty.

How to Build a Wood Welcome Mat »