In Part 1, we looked at Brazil’s increased governmental regulation and the added delays and inevitable shifts in the Ipe market that have been the result. As you can imagine, this situation has left J. Gibson McIlvain Lumber with quite the dilemma. While we have many customers … [Read more...]
2017 Ipe Market Review, Part 1
As decking season approaches, many of our customers are wondering about the state of tropical decking availability — especially in regards to Ipe. Unfortunately, our concerns about the continuing fluctuations in the Ipe market — from shortages to vast price fluctuations — have … [Read more...]
Tips for Using Ipe Wood in Your Next Project
Because Ipe is such an incredibly hard wood and is almost always used as a decking product, it’s surfaced on all 4 sides (S4S) in order to prevent splintering and then eased on all 4 edges (E4E) in order to prevent sharp edges. Sometimes, installation intentions require us to … [Read more...]
Vision Tally System for Improved Lumber Inventory
Here at J. Gibson McIlvain Lumber we believe in both grading and upgrading! In 2011, we upgraded in several areas, including our inventory software. We also installed our Vision Tally system, which scans a piece of lumber and automatically produces a detailed report, including a … [Read more...]
Jatoba vs. Ipe, Part 2
If you’re looking at the pricing and availability issues surrounding Ipe and wondering if there’s another species that’s comparable, Jatoba may well be a good choice for your next deck. In Part 1 we considered the issues of hardness and stiffness and discovered that even though … [Read more...]
Jatoba vs. Ipe, Part 1
As Ipe pricing continues to climb and availability fluctuates seasonally, one of the top contenders as a premium decking species is Jatoba. If you like Ipe and want to know how Jatoba compares, we hope to arm you with the knowledge you need to make an informed decision about your … [Read more...]
Knowing the Facts About Color-Matching Lumber, Part 3
As you’ve learned the facts about color matching lumber and the many variables that impact color, perhaps you’re thinking that maybe you should completely abandon the idea of having a color-matched deck. But then there’s that lingering memory of the perfect deck you saw pictured … [Read more...]
Knowing the Facts About Color-Matching Lumber, Part 2
So many aspects play into the color of a board, from the growth of the tree to the details surrounding the milled lumber. The local climate in which a tree grows impacts its color, as does the timing of when it’s felled. After that, the sawing and drying methods as well as the … [Read more...]
Knowing the Facts About Color-Matching Lumber, Part 1
With so many engineered building products on the market, it’s easy to forget that unlike manufactured materials, wood is organic, naturally occurring in nature. As such, each board — and every inch of each board — is absolutely unique. You simply can’t color match lumber the same … [Read more...]
Installing Hardwood Decks
2 Main Installation Options for Tropical Hardwood Decks. Those installing high-quality tropical hardwood decks use basically the same methods used for composite decking or pressure-treated Pine. While species such as Ipe or Cumaru have many unique characteristics, they still … [Read more...]
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