This is a comparison battle that will continued to be waged for some time. J. Gibson McIlvain has decided to supply only authentic Burmese Teak for it's superior golden color and vertical grain that is so highly sought after by yacht builders and the marine industry. We have visited many plantations and have not been happy with the quality of the Teak and the inconsistent coloring. The fast … [Read more...] about Burmese Teak vs. Plantation Teak
J Gibson McIlvain News Blog
Welcome to our blog where we aim to inform about all things hardwood, plywood, and millwork. As importers of record we will throw in some import and regulation information as well and give you a peek behind the curtain of the lumber industry. Much of the content here is inspired by questions from our customers so feel free to drop us a line and ask a question. If we don't already have an article about it on our site, we may just write one in the future to address it.
Ipe Decking Buying Season in Full Swing
The countries in South America where we buy our Ipe Decking have very specific buying seasons regulated by governmental and environmental controls. This means we are buying all our Ipe lumber for the entire year right now and the yard is filling up fast. We are really excited about the quality of this Ipe and feel confident we will be able to supply all of our customers with the same sizes and … [Read more...] about Ipe Decking Buying Season in Full Swing