How do I know if I am buying RealWood
certified wood?
Look for the RealWood tag. RealIpe, RealCumaru,
RealJatoba and other tags will be attached to the ends of the
boards.
Where do I buy
RealWood certified wood?
Go to the “RealWood affiliates” page for a list
of manufacturers and suppliers. Brazilian Wood Depot imports lumber
from the affiliates and stocks it in the U.S. for supplies to the
lumber yards and dealers in the U.S. This is the easiest and most
cost effective way for wholesale buyers to get the best lumber at
the best prices. Home owners and contractors can contact Advance
Building Supply to order this lumber, the best fasteners and
finishes at the best prices in the U.S.
Why doesn’t
everyone buy RealWood?
Everybody doesn’t know about how well RealWood
hard woods compare to composite and PT decking. Many are simply not
AWARE that it is easily available. The growing popularity is due
almost solely to heightened awareness.
Who is responsible
for assuring that the lumber is tagged and graded correctly?
The RealWood affiliate that you buy your lumber
from is responsible for seeing that you get the product that you’re
paying for and tags the boards accordingly. The affiliate can
verify this by examining the documents associated with your
particular lumber and grading it.
What is the best
way to install RealWood hardwood decking? I’ve heard that it’s a lot of
work.
The effort required to pre-drill and screw deck
boards is more than the effort needed to nail boards down with a
pneumatic nail gun and the end result is different. Stainless steel
screws hold boards down better and do not stain the decking and rust
away.
Yes, it always takes more effort to get better
results but the added effort of screwing down boards is worth the
lifetime of beauty and durability you’ll enjoy from your RealWood
hardwood deck. Both
www.BWDepot.com and
www.ABSWood.com offer in depth instructions on all the best
installation techniques AND you can call the experts with additional
questions.
When is the best
time of the year to build my deck? I’ve heard that the rainy
season in Brazil makes it difficult or impossible to get lumber out of
the jungle 6 months out of the year (and I’ve seen the RealWood Depot
photos).
The best time of the year to build a deck is
when you can plan a nice clear day so that you can thoroughly enjoy
the experience. Maybe sometime when your college kid is home for a
visit or when your neighbor is ready and willing to lend a hand.
Brazil’s rainy season will have no bearing on this decision because
the companies in the U.S. stock your favorite species year ‘round.
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