Avoiding Potential Problems with Tropical Hardwood Decking. While tropical hardwood decking is a great upscale option, it does have some drawbacks. Anticipating and allowing for them can help ensure a positive experience. The first major potential problem to look out for is … [Read more...]

We can’t promise you’re going to like it any better, but our aim in this series (see Parts 1 & 2) is to help take some of the mystique out of lumber pricing. As a more informed lumber customer, you’ll be better able to strategically time your orders and maybe even employ a … [Read more...]

We might all wish that lumber pricing, like lumber ordering, were more straightforward. But it’s not. While the principle of supply and demand certainly weighs in, there’s definitely more to it than that. In Part 1, we talked about how grading combines with the timing of an order … [Read more...]

Just like lumber ordering cannot be as straightforward as we might wish it could be, lumber pricing is full of nuance, as well. In another series, we discussed how lumber ordering really requires a conversation; if you are using a quality lumber supplier, the same will be true … [Read more...]

Usually, we’re pretty black-and-white around here, educating you about various wood species and applications. But we’re going to shift gears for this post and tell you a little story. Perhaps it’s our company’s 200-plus years of experience in the American lumber industry that … [Read more...]

There are several different lumber verification systems out there that you can seek out on top of the standard FSC certification and CITES documentation (see Part 1). These verification schemes tend to carry more legal weight and they can help to trace the wood throughout the … [Read more...]