In this three-part article series, we’re taking an in-depth look at some of the advantages and disadvantages of wide plank hardwood flooring (see Parts 1 & 2). This final article will focus specifically on how milling and installation practices can be tailored to combat the … [Read more...]
Challenges & Rewards of Wide Plank Hardwood Flooring, Part 2
Wide plank hardwood flooring has been growing in popularity in recent years (see Part 1). Thanks to its natural beauty and the enlarging effect it gives to interior spaces, it’s no wonder homeowners and designers alike are gravitating to this versatile flooring choice. There are … [Read more...]
Challenges & Rewards of Wide Plank Hardwood Flooring, Part 1
When it comes to flooring materials, hardwood planks are virtually always a popular choice. It’s not difficult to understand why. Hardwood floors are known for being durable and long-lasting. They’re also an easy to clean option when compared to wall-to-wall carpeting. Hardwood … [Read more...]
How the Lumber Industry Benefits the Environment, Part 2
Lumber is the ultimate green building product. Not only is it renewable and sustainable, but its ability to offer forests commercial value helps contribute to the overall health of the entire planet. Building on what we learned in Part 1, let’s continue to grow in our … [Read more...]
How the Lumber Industry Benefits the Environment, Part 1
Our increasingly environmentally conscious society is bringing some important issues to the forefront when it comes to construction and design. While new, so-called “green” products are continually entering the market in response to this ongoing trend, let’s not forget the … [Read more...]
How the Lacey Act Is Different (and Why You Need an Importer of Record) Part 2
Whether you’re concerned about particularly CITES-protected species or Lacey Act compliance, which applies to all imported lumber, the fact is that you can be held responsible for illegally harvested lumber. You and your end-use customer, like every other member of the supply … [Read more...]
How the Lacey Act Is Different (and Why You Need an Importer of Record) Part 1
Although there are many similarities between the U.S. Lacey Act and the EUTR legislation, there is a major issue that makes the Lacey Act quite unique among all lumber industry regulations: The Lacey Act makes no distinction in the level of accountability required, whether you’re … [Read more...]
Wood Product Manufacturers: You Need the Right Partner
Whatever you’re building — from furniture to windows to guitars and all kinds of things in between — if you need wood, then you need a strategic partnership with a lumber supplier that understands your business’s needs. In all likelihood, your industry requires specific cuts and … [Read more...]
Thinking Outside the Trends: Jatoba Decking, Part 2
We’ve already sung the praises of Jatoba for you, but maybe in the back of your head you’re wondering, “Can it really be that great? I mean, if it were, wouldn’t it be out-selling Ipe?” We can certainly understand such a sentiment, so this time around, we’ll look a little more … [Read more...]
Thinking Outside the Trends: Jatoba Decking, Part 1
While tropical decking of all species is definitely continuing to trend, Ipe and Cumaru are favorites, by far. In addition to Red Balau, Jatoba is another lesser-known species of tropical decking that we think deserves a little more attention. Commonly known within the North … [Read more...]
