Red Balau may well be the best kept secret among tropical decking enthusiasts (see Part 1). Not only is it nearly as hard and durable as industry-wide favorites like Ipe and Cumaru, but its appearance is even more consistent! With the same reddish-brown coloring as other tropical decking lumber species, this gem from Indonesia is […]
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Thinking Outside the Trends: Red Balau Decking, Part 1
While Red Balau is far from new to the decking market, it’s clearly not as trendy as Ipe or Cumaru. As part of the Shorea genus, Red Balau is related, so to speak, to species such as Meranti and Philippine Mahogany, both of which are commonly used for marine applications and other exterior work. An […]
Rehmeyer Hardwood Floors: Where Beauty Meets Variety
Hardwood floors are smart, but that’s not the only reason people love them! In fact, maybe the fact that they’re a healthy, durable, low-maintenance flooring choice just makes us feel a little less guilty about indulging our senses in their beauty. (Or maybe not — it’s just a little theory I have.) Regardless of any […]
Guide to Decking Installation- Mind the Gap, Part 2
As we discussed in Part 1, when a customer requests a certain size gap in their decking, you need to ask them when they would like that size gap. Depending on the season and climate in which you install the deck, that perfect ¼-inch gap may widen to a ridiculous size in the coming months […]
Guide to Decking Installation- Mind the Gap, Part 1
Many decking customers have an idea of the size gap they’d like between their decking boards. The best response to such a request is a question: When do you want that size gap? No matter how eager you are to please your customer, you can’t promise them that the size of the gap won’t change. […]
Extreme Custom Floors: The Perfect Marriage
Sometimes opposites attract, and other times they clash, don’t they? For every dependable, hardworking husband, there’s a passionate, impulsive woman. While together they might find all the necessary ingredients to a full life, there’s bound to be some friction in the mix. When it comes to wood floors, though, Rehmeyer has become the ultimate match-maker, […]
What Customers Say About Rehmeyer Wood Floors
Of the many, many reasons to consider a Rehmeyer Wood Floor we honestly think our customers have some pretty good ones, probably the best. As we look through the rave reviews they’ve given us, we see a pattern of four elements that keep our customers coming back: • Unmatched Quality • Easy Maintenance • Unmistakable […]