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Capture the Whole Job, From First Board To Final Rail
Decking anchors most projects, and it often determines whether the rest of the build stays with you. When a decking lineup gives contractors a clear path forward, the order tends to grow. When it doesn’t, parts of the project move elsewhere. Deckorators® is built around that inflection point. With
Building Products Digest - July 2026
Building Products Digest, monthly magazine for lumber & building material dealers & distributors, presents its annual Engineered Wood Products Special Issue
The Merchant Magazine - July 2026
July 2026 Engineered Wood Special Issue of The Merchant Magazine, a monthly trade journal for the western lumber industry
The Merchant Magazine - June 2026
Building Products Digest's June 2026 Material Handling & Safety issue, for lumber & building material dealers & distributors
Building Products Digest - June 2026
Building Products Digest's June 2026 Material Handling & Safety issue, for lumber & building material dealers & distributors
CARBONITE OPENINGS
This summer, MI Windows & Doors is launching the Carbonite Collection, a premium black/black vinyl window and door collection
HEARTWOOD DECKING
Tolko VISTA Everheart decking provides the look and performance of natural wood without the need for chemical treatment
DRYWALL SANDERS
FLEX's new Rotary Drywall Sander series reduces fatigue, improves visibility, and enhances productivity
DEEP CUTS
Milwaukee Tool’s M18 FUEL 165mm Deep Cut Circular Saw delivers the fastest, most controlled cutting performance in its class
QUARTERLY OUTLOOK: Q2 2026
RedBook Lumber Data's Trent Johnson analyzes outlook from Q2
OLSEN ON SALES: FEAR OF THE BIG, BAD CUSTOMER
If we are fearful, our customers will feel it.
OLSEN ON SALES: ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT
When we create a culture of account rotation, sales activity will intensify
QUARTERLY OUTLOOK: Q1 2026
Redbook Lumber Data's Trent Johnson provides the first installment of a new column highlighting the latest industry reports
Capture the Whole Job, From First Board To Final Rail
Decking anchors most projects, and it often determines whether the rest of the build stays with you. When a decking lineup gives contractors a clear path forward, the order tends to grow. When it doesn’t, parts of the project move elsewhere. Deckorators® is built around that inflection point. With
Manufactured Stone Veneer: A Versatile Interior Design Solution
Stone has long been admired for exterior façades and landscape features—but its appeal doesn’t stop at the front door. Indoors, stone brings natural character and visual depth, transforming everyday spaces into striking design statements. Interior stone installations can be used to establish focal points, delineate adjacent spaces, and
Build a Deck for All Seasons With Surestone Technology
A great deck shouldn’t be a fair-weather friend. It should be ready for spring rain, summer sun, crisp fall evenings, and the challenges of winter. That kind of year-round reliability doesn’t just happen—it comes from choosing products designed to perform in every condition. Deckorators® Voyage
ROYOMARTIN ENLIST NEW GRADUATES
Sixteen students signed job offers with RoyOMartin through its WoodWorks and Girls Can Too! workforce development programs
QXO COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF TOPBUILD
QXO, Inc. has closed its previously disclosed acquisition of TopBuild
DO IT BEST RELOCATING TRUE VALUE HQ TO FORT WAYNE
True Value is moving from its longtime corporate base in Chicago to the world headquarters of Do it Best in Fort Wayne, In.
DECKORATORS OPENS FIRST NORTHEAST MANUFACTURING PLANT
Deckorators hosted a ribbon cutting at the suburban Buffalo location to mark the opening on June 25
Editors' Picks
A REMINDER OF WHAT MATTERS MOST
There are moments in life and business that stop you cold. This past week, our industry experienced one of those moments.
GANAHL EXPANDS TO SAN DIEGO WITH ACQUISITION OF PINE TREE LUMBER
Ganahl Lumber has purchased two-unit San Diego County dealer Pine Tree Lumber
WASHINGTON LUMBERYARD CLOSES AFTER 75 YEARS
Martin Lumber & Hardware, Everett, Wa., permanently closed on Oct. 11 after 75 years in business.