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Considerations: Composite vs. Hardwood

February 14, 2017 | No comments
Composite decking manufacturers make many claims about the longevity, environmental friendliness, and beauty of their decking products. If these claims…
Environmental Issues and Hardwood Decking

Environmental Issues and Hardwood Decking

March 2, 2017 | No comments
Environmental Issues: Often, lumber imports are blamed for many of the environmental issues facing our world today.  However, over 94%…
Relative Humidity, Part II

Relative Humidity, Part II

February 15, 2017 | No comments
Humidity, Acclimation and Prevention I’ve thought long and hard about the best analogy for lumber acclimation to diverse environments, and…
Deck Tiles and Hanover Accessories:  A Winning Combination!

Deck Tiles and Hanover Accessories: A Winning Combination!

February 14, 2017 | 5Comments
Deck Tiles:  A Solution for Roofs, Patios and More Rooftops and other decks of limited elevation can present challenging design…

Acclimation: The best way to protect your investment

February 14, 2017 | No comments
Acclimation:  Your best insurance policy Too often in the contracting field, unnecessary and easily avoidable errors are made due to…
Know your wood:  African Rosewood

Know your wood: African Rosewood

February 14, 2017 | No comments
African Rosewood Note the coloration and complexity of African Rosewood.  Many interesting features in this species. Taxonomy: Kingdom: Plantae – Plants…
Know your wood:  Purpleheart

Know your wood: Purpleheart

February 16, 2017 | No comments
Purpleheart A good pictorial detailing this purpleheart guitar’s construction here.    Trade Names: Purpleheart , Amaranth Taxonomy: Kingdom: Plantae – Plants…
Know your wood:  Makore

Know your wood: Makore

June 25, 2015 | No comments
Makore A very interesting application of figured, steamed Makore veneer, or so it appears. I should probably let Salk Signature…
Know your wood:  Iroko

Know your wood: Iroko

March 30, 2015 | No comments
Iroko Iroko, as seen in the Wood Explorer database. Trade Names: Iroko, African teak. Taxonomy: Kingdom: Plantae – PlantsSubkingdom: Tracheobionta…
Know your wood:  Bubinga

Know your wood: Bubinga

March 30, 2015 | No comments
Bubinga I’ve been kind of put in a mood to throw together some speakers soon. Salk Sound has the Veracity…
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