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San Francisco evidently loves ipe.  Sales of decking to the SF Bay area have always been strong but it seems that since there has been a restructuring of the export laws in Brazil  and ipe decking is flowing, legally and in a controlled manner, that sales to the San Francisco area have gone through the roof.

Many tropical woods are being shipped to the San Francisco area according to my friends at Deck San Francisco, but the most popular in the area is easily,  ipe decking.  There’s lots of reason too.

In general tropical decking is less expensive than premium fake wood decking material like composite decking, vinyl decking etc.  On top of that the tropical hardwoods look better and outperform composites decking (by a huge margin!) in all areas including strength, longevity, environmental issues, mold resistance,  rot resistance and even wood boring/eating insect resistance.  Of all the tropical hardwoods, ipe decking is the King of all decking.

So if you own a home or you’re a deck builder (psst.  they WILL sell wholesale decking in deck builder, industrial or lumber yard type quantities) you owe it yourself to check out the amazing offerings this site has.  they even list their prices right on their web site.

Still not convinced that ipe is the king of decking?  Then learn more about ipe decking.

Commercial deck builders who need a container or truckload of exotic decking, this post is for you!

As we all know, it’s hard to find a reputable and noteworthy wholesale decking supplier. With the current economic climate, wholesale hardwood suppliers are dropping like flies and leaving their customers with no outlet. This is why, whenever I find a new company out there that is actually GROWING, I have to let you know about it.

Are you looking for exotic hardwood decking species Angelim Vermelho, Tatajuba, Massaranduba, and Sucupira? There’s a great wholesale hardwood decking site for people in the market for wholesale decking species. I’ve spoken to these guys and they definitely know their wood. They direct import from Brazil, so you get to save more in the long run.

The have an awesome selection to choose from. They even sell FSC certified wood and can get you a container of FSC ipe too!

Every now and then I meet a woodworker that loves to work with woods with a unique look and that look great when polished. The most famous is cocobolo wood. Most of the people who work with exotic lumber know that it’s rare, even the wood workers (after all they pay the higher costs for this wood, thus probably know why it’s so much more expensive than other exotic hardwoods). But while realizing it’s rarity and beauty they at the same time don’t have a clue as to how it’s harvested. Once you learn that cocobolo is usually harvested a single tree at a time then a lot of you most common questions about cocobolo will be answered.

Check out the video above. It’s first in a series of videos from some of my lumber industry friends. The series follows them through the little adventure that is harvesting cocobolo lumber. In this first short and sweet episode, our intrepid party finds themselves, suddenly, alone in the the Mexican rain forest wondering if their guide will come back. Was the rigors of Cocobolo hunting too much for him? Did my friends mis-translate something and offended the guide? Did something eat him? Did he get eaten?

Finally, we’ve launched the deck boards directory. It’s a directory of web sites that are related some how to decking. I’ll be adding some of my favorites and I’ll be opening the directory for others to add their site (with a link back). So add your site if you have a website that has something to do with these categories:

• deck boards
• deck supplies
• deck tools
• decking
• deck builders

I’m also taking suggestions for new categories.

For you Deck Builders out there that are trying to gain some free inbound links to your web site, the links will be displayed in the order they were added. So get add your site to the directory early and you’re site will at the top of the list!

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Just a quick note to announce a new page on deck-boards.com I’ve recently published a photo gallery showcasing some ipe decks. If you’ve been reading here before, you probably have realized that ipe decking material is my choice for best decking material. Homeowners are always happy when you use ipe on their deck. Homeowners like it when you get it right the first time. They also like the fact that ipe decking material is so eco-friendly. Commercial clients are more practical. They usually don’t care if it’s eco-friendly or not. Businesses like the fact the deck boards don’t have to be replaced for at least 40 years.

Anyway, here’s some pictures that show just how beautiful ipe decking is (another thing businesses and homeowners love):
Ipe Decking Pictures

What’s next for Deck-Boards.com? Probably a search engine . . .What do you want to see here? Leave a comment below (no registration needed).

New to the decking industry? Lots of homeowners don’t half of what wee are talking about when we talk to them about building decks and the decking materials or planning that goes into it. since this site is aimed at helping exactly those people . . .

We now announce The Decking Glossary. It’s chock full of decking terms and definitions. Ok, it’s now in the infancy stage with only about a dozen definitions. But the list is growing.
Got any decking terms you’d like to see defined? Well post a comment below and we’ll probably define it in the comments below and add it to the glossary as well

“Is now the time to build a deck?”

In a word, YES!

Here are the top 4 reasons why building a deck is the right move!

1. Labor costs are more affordable. Let’s face it. Due to our current lackluster economy, there are a lot of deck builders who are staring at the phone hoping you call. Right now, you can land a reputable deck builder in your area that will build your deck in a timely, professional, and affordable manner.
2. Surprisingly, decking is now less expensive than most composite decking! It’s simple economics, really. Composite decking uses plastic and a key ingredient to making plastic is oil. Because the oil markets have been extremely volatile, the cost of plastic and plastic-based materials like composite decking have risen. However, the cost of ipe decking has stayed roughly the same and can even be bought at wholesale prices if you use the right company (try, Ipe Decking Co)
3. When you build a deck, you are helping your town’s and the nations economy. The reality is that hiring a deck builder and their crew, buying ipe decking or some other decking material from a lumber company, and getting your decking shipped to you helps everyone. In a way, your building a deck to increase the value of your home, helps ensure that many others get to keep theirs. In this way, it’s a great thing to contribute to our economy.
4. Last but not least, having a deck is cool. The memories that you and your family will have in later years will be filled with days spent out on the deck, talking, eating, and having fun. Those kinds of memories are priceless.

If you are ready to build a deck, contact Deck Boards.

Well Ontario sure built a huge ipe deck!  Actually we’ve seen boardwalks and and such that had much more board feet of decking material before, but this one is certainly interesting.  It’s “wave shaped” (see video below).  It’s meant to be interesting and draw people to downtown. Here’s a quick video tour:

It make sense that they would use ipe deck boards. they have to be sturdy, for durability it always makes sense to use ipe deck boards as they will easily last over 40 years with any maintainence, and damn do those deck boards look great with the sun shining on them like that!. did you notice the ipe wood benches the deck builder created to go with this deck?

Here’s a video showing how much the kids love it:

A new trend seems to be sweeping the country. At least in the Deck Board industry and the Restaurant industry. Build a deck for your restaurant. Restaurant owners it’s becoming quite trendy to dine on the deck. It seems that if your deck is nice enough, the press will even take notice. We frequently scan the news sources of the internet looking for news about deck boards. We’re seeing a lot of articles about restaurants with Ipe Decks. Here’s a quote from one I just found today:

A horizontal fireplace, Brazilian Ipe decking and Cherry Blossom Trees create a warm, serene atmosphere to socialize and relax in, while taking in views of the D.C. skyline. Keeping with tradition, Thompson’s, infamous signature cocktail “The Thom” will also be available at ADC. link

It actually sounds like a nice inviting place. (Maybe it’s just great writing because there was photo included).

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Buying eco-friendly sustainable wood is vital to the overall health and vitality of this planet’s environment. This is why at deck-boards.com, we offer environmentally sound ipe and other exotic hardwoods from managed forests. In addition, we also can supply FSC Certified wood that has passed through the Forest Stewardship Council’s strict forestry standards and practices. Check out this news clip below on the advantages of buying eco-friendly wood and why buying sustainable hardwood decking materials is the right move.

Our loyal customers and partners know that at Deck-Boards.com, they can count on us to provide only the highest-quality ipe, cumaru, garapa, and tigerwood decking and decking materials. While you could install a deck with less sustainable and environmentally harmful decking like composite decking and pressure treated decking, we firmly believe that if you want to have a deck that lasts for years and looks just as good decades from now, going with hardwood is the only way to go.