The Freedonia Group forecasts US demand for decking will increase 1.8 percent per year through 2020 to 3.6 billion lineal feet, at a value of $7.1 billion.
Ipe is a popular wood favored for outdoor applications and is often used for decking, furniture, heavy construction, marine wood as well as interior flooring.
U.S. demand for wood-plastic composite and plastic lumber is expected to rise 9.8 percent annually to $5.5 billion in 2018, creating a market for 2.6 billion pounds of plastic, according to a new study by The Freedonia Group Inc.
The new Smart-Bit Deck Screw Depth Setter from Starborn Industries is ideal for ensuring screws are set to the desired depth below the work surface in decking, drywall and general building applications.
Using Black Locust wood to construct a deck was a positive experience for a Pennsylvania couple because of its green qualities and its weather-resistant properties.
African tropical timber supplier Rougier has obtained FSC certification for three forest concessions located in the Mbang forest area in South East Cameroon.