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Retail Review

Retail Review Preston Feather Acquires Barden Lumber Preston Feather Building Centers, a family-owned company founded in 1915, recently announced its acquisition of Barden Lumber, the Boyne City-based supplier that has served contractors and homeowners since 1922.Together, the companies bring more than 200 years of combined experience, relationships, and regional commitment to the building industry. For […]

Who’s Who in Softwoods

Who’s Who in Softwoods Equipment Industry Veteran Assists In SII Dry-Kiln Sales Bob Pope Bob Pope is a regional sales representative for SII Dry Kilns, headquartered in Lexington, NC. His territory is in the Northeastern U.S. and Eastern Canada. SII Dry Kilns is a full-service dry kiln manufacturer with installations primarily across the U.S. and […]

Enhancing Outdoor Spaces with Pressure-Treated Wood

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

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 […]

BPWood Showcases Recent Project In Tour

BPWood Showcases Recent Project In Tour Squamish, BC—located halfway between Vancouver and Whistler—is home to Squamish Canyon, the site of a recent BPWood-hosted tour showcasing fiber implementation in an impressive project. The Mamquam Canyon, formed 13,000 years ago by the eruption of Mt. Garibaldi, now supports a diverse ecosystem of Fir and Cedar trees, mosses, […]

Washington Report

New Tariffs On Lumber, Wood Product Imports Add Headwinds To Housing Market The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently reported that in a move that will raise housing costs, the U.S. Commerce Department has imposed a 10 percent tariff on all timber and lumber imports and an additional 25 percent tariff on kitchen cabinets […]

The Lumber Industry Needs the SLB—Now More Than Ever

The Lumber Industry Needs the SLB—Now More Than Ever Photo credit: Idaho Airships Lumber demand has long been tied to the turbulent single-family housing market. In recent years, the industry has seen swings such as the remodeling and replacement boom during the COVID pandemic and downturns such as the current market, with housing starts down […]

Ontario Business Trends 2025 – Demand Up For Some Lumber Species In Ontario

Ontario Business Trends 2025 – Demand Up For Some Lumber Species In Ontario Demand for hardwood is often lower in August as families take summer vacation, with a noted slowdown in demand from overseas markets at this time. Production did not increase much through August, and so few items are in excess supply, while other […]

Mission Critical: Keeping Forestry And Wood Products Off The Endangered Industry List

Mission Critical: Keeping Forestry And Wood Products Off The Endangered Industry List Encyclopedia salespeople, switchboard operators, and lamplighters. What do they all have in common? They have all become endangered, diminished, or extinct because times change, attitudes change, and what they offer is no longer in demand. Keeping the wood and forest products industry off […]

Lake States Business Trends 2025 – Lake States Market On The Rise

Lake States Business Trends 2025 – Lake States Market On The Rise According to sources in the Lake States region, the market was slow but steady with an overall positive outlook across the board at the time of this writing. While tariffs remain a cause for concern, many are not facing direct issues from them. […]