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...]

The ultimate green building material, lumber is truly the best building product when it comes to the environment. Of course, its beauty and longevity are excellent qualities, as well. Thanks to grading standards and generally common lengths and widths, it’s often easy to get … [Read more...]

Teak is a high quality, coveted wood; however, it comes with "issues"As the #1 species used for by yacht builders as well as one of the top tropical hardwood species used as a decking lumber, Teak is a high-quality lumber species with a variety of interior and exterior … [Read more...]

What Kind of Tropical Decking Wood Would Best Serve Your Application?For both commercial and residential decking needs, tropical hardwoods provide the basis for the kind of low-maintenance, long-lasting attractive structures that today’s discriminating customers desire. … [Read more...]

As Teak Demand Increases, Afromosia Emerges as an AlternativeLumber species flow in and out of popularity like the undulating waves of fashion and design. In the lumber industry, each shift in preference sets off a predictable chain of events, beginning with the change in … [Read more...]