Can thinner Ipe lumber be used instead of 2x thickness? As the East Coast is being rebuilt after the widespread damage from Hurricane Sandy, many local governments are debating about the best materials for rebuilding boardwalks. While some are considering composite decking products, others are … [Read more...]

Sometimes you just have to expect the unexpected in the lumber industry. Normally, J. Gibson McIlvain receives several shipments of Ipe over 3-4 months. As we sell and ship out the first arrivals, we make room for the next influx of one of our top-selling species of wood. Well, this year was … [Read more...]