Walnut lumber might be considered one of North America’s greatest treasures in the way of natural resources. This deep, chocolate-colored wood is strong and still widely available. At the same time, today’s Walnut isn’t quite what it used to be. Some customers have a hard time … [Read more...]
The Price of Building Green
It probably comes as no surprise to you that lumber is the ultimate green building product! As the green building movement continues to gain momentum, some clarification on exactly what “green building” entails might be helpful.For instance, it might surprise some builders … [Read more...]
Higher Quality Lumber, Lower Prices, No Gimmick
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...]
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...]
Combating Wood Dust Toxicity & Other Hazards in Woodworking, Part 3
If you work with wood regularly or even as an occasional hobby, it would behoove you to incorporate some basic safety practices into your routine (see Parts 1 & 2). This will help you to avoid the devastating potential effects of wood dust toxicity, severe allergic reactions, … [Read more...]
Combating Wood Dust Toxicity & Other Hazards in Woodworking, Part 2
Woodworking is an extremely rewarding career or hobby, but it comes with some inherent risks (see Part 1). These include the potential for developing major health problems due to inhaling tiny wood dust particles as well as developing skin reactions from the weather & insect … [Read more...]
Combating Wood Dust Toxicity & Other Hazards in Woodworking, Part 1
Wood is a beautiful organic product that has a multitude of applications. Whether you’re constructing flooring, siding, decking products, ships, furniture, or arts and crafts, working with wood is a deeply satisfying and potentially lucrative career or hobby. It does, however, … [Read more...]
Lumber Color Demystified: Color Change for Decking Lumber
When it comes to lumber color, many customers have preferences — some stronger than others. Even within a single species, though, lumber color can vary dramatically. When you add to the equation that from the time a log is sawn into a board, its color begins a process of changing … [Read more...]
