Avoiding Potential Problems with Tropical Hardwood Decking.In Part 1, we looked at ways to avoid warping and encourage stability of tropical hardwood decking. Now, we’ll look at two more potential problems and how to avoid them.First, these dense hardwoods can be pretty … [Read more...]
4 Lumber Species That Undergo a Remarkable Degree of Color Change
All lumber will change color after it’s been milled — and will continue to do so throughout its lifetime. When it comes to interior lumber, the amount of extractives or lignins in a given lumber species will determine how much color change it exhibits. (We looked at this issue in … [Read more...]
Mastering Tropical Hardwood Decking, Part 1
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...]
Teak Eccentricities
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...]
Three Ways in Which Teak Is Unique
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...]
Teak, Streaks, and Sunning
Dealing with streaking found in freshly milled Teak lumber.As an organic material, all wood moves and changes with time and exposure to the elements. Even the untrained eye easily recognizes the differences in appearance between freshly planed boards and aged lumber. … [Read more...]
Tropical Decking Basics
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...]
Lumber with a History: A Story of Years-Gone-By
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...]
Afromosia: A Teak Replacement for Home Design?
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...]
The Role of FSC Certification in Lacey Act Compliance
In the wake of the SWAT-team raid on Gibson Guitars in September 2011, many within the lumber industry were surprised to learn that FSC certification does not necessarily ensure Lacey Act compliance - even if the lumber includes CITES documentation. So if FSC certification isn’t … [Read more...]
