Forget the Halls – Deck Your Deck! The holidays are here again. Holiday music blares from the speakers, holiday parties fill up the schedule, homes and streets are draped in lights and a “chill” is in the air. Of course, a “chill” in Southern California means the temp is hovering somewhere around 60. Not exactly […]
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The Great Deck Debate: Wood Vs Composite
When it’s time for a new deck, you have a choice: traditional wood or composite. There are solid arguments on both sides, but the discussion can get a bit contentious when partisans are involved. To make the right decision for your deck, you must be informed. That’s why we here at J&W Lumber are hosting […]
Simple Strategies to Prepare Your Deck for Summer
There’s just something satisfying about lumber. Humans have been using it for shelters, homes, furniture, weapons, tools, fuel and paper throughout the history of civilization. Even though we have developed countless new materials for these purposes, our relationship with wood remains solid (pun intended). Perhaps it’s because wood connects us to the beauty of nature, […]