Month: January 2023
274 posts
Capitalizing On The Green Benefits Of Preserved Wood
Many building products try to dress up claims of being environmentally friendly. However, much like the evil stepsisters trying on Cinderella’s lost slipper, these claims rarely fit easily with the actual truth. Fortunately, wood products offer a great green story that today’s customers want to hear. For wood used in outdoor exposures, preservative-treated wood provides […]
Wood or Composite Decking: Which is Best?
Eric Gee, Southern Forest Products Association Executive Director It may be winter, but it’s never too early to start planning your deck project for the spring. Each year, more than a million decks are built or upgraded in America, and homeowners are rediscovering the charm and energy-saving practicality of porches. Beauty, added value, and comfort […]
Canadian Spotted Laternfly (SFL) Import Concerns Now Accepting Risk Management Comments
NHLA received the following notice from the Government of Canada. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking feedback on a risk management document (RMD) RMD-22-03 Pest risk management document: risk management proposal for spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula). The RMD provides an assessment of pest risk management options to manage the risk of spotted lanternfly […]