Environmental Issues: Often, lumber imports are blamed for many of the environmental issues facing our world today. However, over 94% of rain forest degradation is due to the agricultural practice of clear cutting giant swaths of land. Furthermore, this material is often burnt to make way for cattle pastures or crop growing. Ownership Motives Lumber […]
Considerations: Composite vs. Hardwood
Composite decking manufacturers make many claims about the longevity, environmental friendliness, and beauty of their decking products. If these claims are true, then why are there new composite products on the market every year? Considering composite vs. hardwood doesn’t have to be difficult. Some of the pros and cons of composite vs. hardwood are considered […]
Relative Humidity, Part II
Humidity, Acclimation and Prevention I’ve thought long and hard about the best analogy for lumber acclimation to diverse environments, and the best advice I can give is the same advice that’s been given for years, and by people much more informed than myself on the subject: Proper acclimation continues to be the key to a […]
Deck Tiles and Hanover Accessories: A Winning Combination!
Deck Tiles: A Solution for Roofs, Patios and More Rooftops and other decks of limited elevation can present challenging design issues. A good work-around of many difficulties is provided by deck tiles and Hanover Elevator® pedestals. The Hanover Elevators® are the best such product on the market—that’s the reason we offer this system exclusively. Incorporation […]
Acclimation: The best way to protect your investment
Acclimation: Your best insurance policy Too often in the contracting field, unnecessary and easily avoidable errors are made due to deadlines and impatience. Proper product acclimation might take a little time now, but it always worth it. When corners are occasionally cut, it almost always shows. The durability and beauty of Ipe, Cumaru, or Tigerwood, comes with […]
Relative Humidity, Part I
Some time back, we had a customer make an inquiry to the effects of very low humidity coupled with extreme variances in temperature. I told Charles I would look into the thing, and possibly come up with a few conclusions about the topic. It turns out the effects of humidity and temperature variation on organic […]