If you’re a business owner, you probably understand that your company’s parking lot can leave either a positive or negative impression. If your customers, suppliers, and anyone else who visits your facility see that your parking lot is filled with cracks, weeds, and potholes, it sends a negative message about both you and your business. […]
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When it Comes to African Mahogany, Sapele has Plenty to Offer, Part 2
Sapele can be Sustainably Harvested and Verified One of the main attractions for people who consider choosing Sapele for their construction projects is the issue of sustainability. When a species of wood becomes the hot, new trend (see Part 1), it can have a tendency to get over harvested. Often, in the interest of making […]
When it Comes to African Mahogany, Sapele has Plenty to Offer, Part 1
Sapele is starting to soar in popularity for a variety of different applications. Customers are constantly asking lumber dealers for quotes on this species whether via online, on the phone, or in person. This comes as no surprise because of how easy Sapele is to work with and the wide variety of projects it can […]
Advantages of Concrete Parking Lots for Industrial & Commercial Properties
A parking lot is an essential feature for any industrial or commercial property. They can be made of either gravel, asphalt, or concrete. Making sure your property’s parking lot is smooth and free from cracks and potholes will help to promote a safe, productive environment at your plant, factory, or place of business. Whether they’re […]
Is It Better to Have More Plies in a Sheet of Plywood? Part 3
If you’ve already read the first two installments in this three-part series (see Part 1 & 2), you’ll realize that glue is one of the top factors to look at when it comes to determining the quality of the plywood you plan to purchase. The reason why this particular factor tends to fluctuate so much […]
Is It Better to Have More Plies in a Sheet of Plywood? Part 2
Choosing quality plywood is an essential element of success when it comes to construction projects that involve the use of this practical building material. In the first article of this three-part series we determined that, in spite of conventional wisdom that would say otherwise, more plies doesn’t always equal higher quality plywood. In fact, though […]
Is It Better to Have More Plies in a Sheet of Plywood? Part 1
Dealing with plywood can be challenging, especially when it comes to determining its overall quality. Not all pieces of plywood, even those with the same dimensions, perform in exactly the same way. Often, it’s assumed that the more plies there are in a panel of plywood, the better quality it will be, but this just […]
The Why & How of Finishing Your New Deck – Part 3
Implement Deck Finishing Solutions In the first two articles of this three-part series (see Part 1 and 2), we highlighted the reasons why decking boards are going to need some finishing once they reach their final destination. This article below will give some helpful tips on how to finish your decking boards so they’ll look […]
The Why & How of Finishing Your New Deck – Part 2
Decking Needs to Be Finished Because It Has Plenty of Opportunities to Get Dirty Before Installation As detailed in the first article in this three-part series, decking ends up getting extremely dirty on its journey from the sawmill, across the ocean, to the lumber yard, and finally, to the job site. Each time it’s stacked […]
The Why & How of Finishing Your New Deck- Part 1
When decking boards reach the job site, they aren’t a finished product. In this three-part article series, we’ll take a closer look at reasons why decking boards require finishing and explore the appropriate steps you can take to make sure your decking boards are properly finished. Decking Has to Be Finished Because It Has to […]