Lumber pricing can be complicated, and sometimes higher prices can be the sign of a healthy market. Of course, none of us wants to sacrifice quality. For those interested in the long-term health of rain forests and the global ecosystem — and the lumber industry, a high quality … [Read more...]
Value Engineering and Beautiful Millwork
As the ultimate green building material, natural wood is far superior to manufactured building materials, such as composite decking. Not only is the lumber industry actually good for the health of rain forests, but natural wood possesses a unique beauty that simply can’t be … [Read more...]
Which is Better: Burmese or Plantation Teak?
Teak is a sought after exotic hardwood. It is prized for its rich golden brown color. Whether you’re looking for durable, aesthetically pleasing wood for an interior, exterior, or marine application, Teak is an excellent choice. But not all Teak is equal when it comes to quality … [Read more...]
Advantages of Afromosia as a Teak Alternative, Part 3
Afromosia has a whole host of positive qualities that make it a viable alternative to Teak (see Parts 1 & 2). With the skyrocketing demand for Teak leading to higher and higher prices in recent years, this African hardwood could be the solution for your next home exterior or … [Read more...]
Advantages of Afromosia as a Teak Alternative, Part 2
In our first article in this 3 part series, we explained how high demand for Teak due to recent home design fashions has highlighted the need to find a viable Teak alternative. One of the most promising options that have come to the forefront in recent years is Afromosia, a West … [Read more...]
Advantages of Afromosia as a Teak Alternative, Part 1
When it comes to the world of home construction, styles tend to come and go at an almost dizzying pace. Just as different models of homes and exterior and interior designs rise and fall in their appeal to consumers, so wood species also tend to wax and wane in their level of … [Read more...]
Lumber Color Demystified: That Cherished Cherry Finish
All lumber undergoes color change after it’s milled. A freshly milled board will demonstrate the most significant observable color change in the first few hours or days after it’s cut or planed, but it will also continue to change color over time, and some species of wood will … [Read more...]
Lumber Color Demystified: Getting Even with Teak
Did you know that if you sanded a piece of board that was sawn 200 years ago back to raw wood, the color-change process would begin anew? Several factors influence wood color change, including exposure to the elements and chemical components unique to each lumber species. Many … [Read more...]
How Importing Lumber Actually Helps The Environment, Part 2
In our first article in this two part series, we began to explain how a ban on logging could lead to deforestation. This takes place because the local landowners and former lumber industry workers no longer see a way to make a living off of the trees that grow in the forest. This … [Read more...]
How Importing Lumber Actually Helps The Environment, Part 1
Perhaps you may be scratching your head with a bit of healthy skepticism as you begin reading this article. That’s understandable. After all, there has been a lot of talk in recent decades about the alleged harm that the importation of wood, especially tropical hardwoods, does to … [Read more...]
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