Harbor Exports Blog

A Comprehensive Guide to Types of Hardwood Lumber with Harbor Exports

March 18th, 2025 by Brad Enfinger

When it comes to selecting hardwood lumber for your project, the choices can seem endless. Whether you are crafting fine furniture, installing durable flooring, using cabinets, or constructing custom cabinetry,…

Metal vs. Wood Deck Railing: Which Offers Better Durability and Style?

February 13th, 2025 by Brad Enfinger

When it comes to building or upgrading your outdoor deck, selecting the perfect railing material is a crucial decision. Railings not only ensure safety but also enhance your deck's aesthetic…

Choosing the Right Type of Composite Decking

January 17th, 2025 by Brad Enfinger

Composite decking is the ultimate solution for enhancing outdoor spaces in coastal and tropical regions. Its durability, low-maintenance design, and resistance to harsh environmental factors make it ideal for waterfront…

What’s the Best Lumber for a Dock?

December 6th, 2024 by Brad Enfinger

Building a boat dock can be a rewarding investment for any waterfront property owner, providing a place for boats, fishing, or simply relaxing by the water. However, constructing a durable…

What Are the Best Building Materials for Beach Houses?

October 9th, 2024 by Brad Enfinger

Building a beach house or beachfront home requires a design process and careful consideration of the materials used due to the unique challenges posed by coastal environments. High humidity, saltwater…

Products to Help Your Home Build in the Caribbean

August 6th, 2024 by Brad Enfinger

Buying or Building a Home in the Caribbean? We Have The Tools To Help! Dreaming of owning a home in the Caribbean? The allure of turquoise waters, pristine beaches, and…

Bulkhead vs Seawall: What’s the Difference?

June 20th, 2024 by Brad Enfinger

The term "seawall" is commonly used interchangeably with "bulkhead." While both seawalls and bulkheads have similarities, they're actually two different stabilization structures. If you have a waterfront property, you'll want…

What is Structural Composite Lumber?

April 11th, 2024 by Brad Enfinger

Engineered wood products are transforming conventional construction. Today, building structures demand more than what wooden decks and structures provide, requiring greater resilience against wear and tear, high load-bearing capacity, and…

Construction in the Caribbean: A Guide to Sourcing Supplies

March 14th, 2024 by Brad Enfinger

The latest news shows that the Caribbean islands are some of the most vulnerable nations in the world regarding climate-related events. These disasters amount to high human losses, and the…

8 Essential Construction Project Management Tips

January 31st, 2024 by Brad Enfinger

Although the construction industry saw a 7% gain in nominal value added in 2023, unfortunately, experts say the increase was likely due to price inflation, not volume. However, 2024 forecasting…