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The Smart Choice to Maximize Aesthetics, Longevity, and Durability If you have decided it is time to replace your outdoor deck or make other major improvements to your home’s outdoor spaces but are not sure where to begin, you are not alone. Tackling outdoor projects can be overwhelming, leaving a long list of considerations for […]

The Pressure-Treated Wood Grade Guide From Dimensional to Decking to Boards: Why Wood Grades Matter When embarking on a new construction project, the significance of choosing the right grade of lumber might not be the first thought on someone’s mind. To the untrained eye, all lumber might seem the same, when in reality, there are […]

ASTM International Following meetings of the ASTM International board of directors in Denver, board members and ASTM staff took the opportunity to meet with members, customers, partners, and others in business and industry. Recently, one such ASTM group visited Allweather Wood, LLC (Central Region) in Loveland, Colorado. The largest waterborne preservative treated lumber manufacturer and […]

Tariffs & Opportunity: What The Lumber Industry Needs To Know – Your Quick Guide To The New Reality (Provided by the National Hardwood Lumber Association) The tariff climate is shifting fast — and your bottom line could be next. On September 17, NHLA hosted a high-impact webinar designed to give members a competitive edge. Kate […]

Amish Craftsmanship Shines At Sunset View Cabinetry High Quality Custom Cabinets, built by Amish Craftsmen in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Visit our showroom located at 1381 Mt. Vernon Church Rd., Hopkinsville, KY 42240. Business Hours are 7am to 4pm, Monday-Friday. About Sunset View Cabinetry The story of SVC starts on a rural dairy farm in Pembroke, Kentucky […]

Biolube Inc: Pioneering Safer, Smarter Lubrication For The Lumber Industry “Our products are designed to extend blade life, allowing mills to cut all day without excessive wear.” – Kelly Johnson, CEO, Biolube Inc. The partial crew of Fort Wayne, IN-based, Biolube includes from left to right: Kelly Johnson, Deb Johnson, Erica Dangler, Jason Ward, Courtney […]

The Science Behind Pressure-Treated Wood How Specialized Treatments and Processes Enhance Durability and Longevity Have you ever wondered what makes wooded structures stand strong against rain, insects, and rot? The solution lies in pressure-treated wood. The pressure treatment process is critical to expand the lifespan of natural wood (making it applicable for construction projects), reducing […]

Tariffs & Opportunity: What The Lumber Industry Needs To Know – Your Quick Guide To The New Realit (Provided by the National Hardwood Lumber Association) The tariff climate is shifting fast — and your bottom line could be next. On September 17, NHLA hosted a high-impact webinar designed to give members a competitive edge. Kate […]

Amish Craftsmanship Shines At Sunset View Cabinetry High Quality Custom Cabinets, built by Amish Craftsmen in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Visit our showroom located at 1381 Mt. Vernon Church Rd., Hopkinsville, KY 42240. Business Hours are 7am to 4pm, Monday-Friday. About Sunset View Cabinetry The story of SVC starts on a rural dairy farm in Pembroke, Kentucky […]