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Blairstown, N.J., now operates nine locations with its purchase of 97-year-old Gumble Bros. Home Centers, Tafton, Pa.
Longtime owners Dana and Susan Gumble are retiring.
Blue Ridge first entered Pennsylvania with its acquisition of three-unit Cramer’s Building Centers, East Stroudsburg, last summer.
Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Group is launching an innovative insurance product tailored to the unique needs of hardware stores. HardwareXpress provides fast, convenient and comprehensive coverage including property, general liability, auto inland marine, umbrella, employment practices liability, cyber liability, crime, business income, and workers’ compensation.
“With HardwareXpress from PLM, we hope to help our insureds navigate uncertainties with confidence that they have the insurance coverage they need to fit their unique set of risk exposures,” said John K. Smith, President and CEO.
HardwareXpress is designed for business owners with a single location, up to $3 million in total insurable value, up to $2 million in annual sales, and with four autos or fewer under ownership. Workers’ comp coverage is placed by Allied Building Material Agency, PLM’s in-house wholesale brokerage.
Cook County Home Center, Grand Marais, Mn., has acquired the assets of local competitor Sawtooth Lumber.
Sawtooth Lumber will become the Westside branch of Cook County Home Center, which is located just east of Grand Marais. The new Westside location will serve as the receiving location for all building supplies. The Eastside location will remain the Ace Hardware Store and self-service lumberyard with most of its current building supply inventory.
“We were outgrowing our Eastside location,” said Cook County president Nate Sheils. “This acquisition gives us more space, consolidates the buying power of the two lumberyards, and allows us to manage a larger inventory. That is a real benefit for our contractor customers and vendors.”
Customer deliveries from the lumberyard will originate at the Westside location, allowing for maximum consolidation of jobsite deliveries, improving delivery efficiency and timeliness.
Tom Junker, Sawtooth’s former owner, will continue to operate his family’s other lumberyards, Voyageur Lumber in Ely, Junker’s Lumber in Littlefork, and Porky’s Building Supply in Eveleth.
Cook County Home Center is owned by Sheils and Jeff Buetow, who acquired the business—formerly Superior Lumber—in 2015.
“This acquisition allows us to continue the growth of our business,” Buetow said. “And we plan to continue providing our hardware store and lumberyard customers with all the best products and service.”
ABC Supply Co. has purchased the assets of Thermal Tech, Inc., a siding distributor in Kalispell, Mt.
The Kalispell facility will be managed by Craig Metzler and operate as an ABC Supply branch focused on distributing roofing, siding, windows, gutter and rainwear products, decking and railing, as well as other related exterior building products and accessories.
“Contractors in this area of the country are experiencing increased demand, and we know that Craig and his team will do an excellent job supporting contractors as they continue to grow their businesses,” said Matt Cooper, ABC Supply’s West Region vice president. “Craig is a seasoned associate who knows the opportunities and challenges that contractors face and how ABC Supply can help.”
In 1975, Roy Nordwall started Thermal Tech, Inc. in Columbia Falls, Mt. Roy retired in 1993, passing the company to his son, Jay Nordwall. In 1996, the company moved to its current site in Kalispell.
Ontario, Canada-based forestry equipment manufacturer Woodland Mills has added a distribution center in Houston, Tx.
The warehouse joins existing warehouses in Portland, Or.; Buffalo, N.Y.; and Canada to give the company 100,000 sq. ft. of operating space in North America.
The new Houston location will allow Woodland Mills to utilize Port Houston, giving the company a third port of entry in the U.S. This diversity will help enhance shipping efficiency and mitigate the impacts of elevated port congestion. Regional consumers will no longer have to wait for their orders to ship from the Oregon or New York locations.
“You hear about the price of gas, the price of diesel, and all the surcharges,” said co-founder Neil Bramley. “That was our big driver—not wanting to charge the customer more freight to do the same thing.”
Eleven-unit dealer Koopman Lumber held a special Women’s Event in Milford, Ma., to recognize the unique talents that women bring to its workforce, talk about empowerment and growth within the industry, and provide an opportunity to build connections. Approximately 70 women attended the evening event.
“Women make up about 18% of our workforce at Koopman,” said CFO Denise Brookhouse. “Ours is still a male-dominated industry, but we wanted to show our appreciation for the expertise women bring to the table while encouraging and empowering them to grow in their skills and roles.”
Sarah Thomas, brand and engagement manager and the fourth generation of Koopmans to join the family business, talked about her inspiration for holding the event. “The story of the beginning of Koopman Lumber is really a story of hidden female empowerment,” she said. “My great-grandfather, Peter Koopman, started our company in 1939. He was a builder and started stockpiling materials in his garage and then selling them to other builders.”
Thomas continued, “But there is so much more to that story. Peter was out on job sites every day. When builders came to purchase materials, it was his wife, my great-grandmother Hendrika, who was home raising their five children, who would answer the bell, go out to the garage and sell the materials. We like to think of her as our first store manager, salesperson and inventory specialist.”
The evening included a cocktail hour, dinner, cooking demonstration, and a panel discussion featuring women in leadership positions within the construction industry. Moderated by Alex Carlton, the panel included Nikki Bach, founder of Bach Builders; Michelle Lemoi, CEO and founder of Elevate – Women In Construction; Terrie McDaniel, general manager, Hancock Lumber Co.; and Debra Torres, chief of human resources at North Atlantic Corp.
The southern Cypress Manufacturers Association recently unveiled a new logo—debuting a revitalized and easily identifiable brand mark for cypress products. Coinciding with the fresh look, the SCMA also will launch a completely renovated website at CypressInfo.org, which will serve as a hub of inspiration and information for consumers and design professionals who are looking to learn more about cypress. And that’s why it also will serve as a valuable tool for lumber dealers who are looking to sell more of this beautiful, durable, and versatile species to end users.
“Times have changed,” says Cassie Lewis of Turn Bull Lumber Co., Elizabethtown, N.C., and current SCMA president. “And it was time to give the SCMA a modern look with a new logo that can easily be resized and used in a variety ways, including on social media, as well as in digital and print communications. The new logo features a familiar design element in a towering cypress tree, as well as some not-so-obvious ‘cypress knees’ at the foot of some letters, which is a nod to a bald cypress tree’s buttress or flared trunk base.
“And speaking of time, it’s been a decade or more since the SCMA last updated its website. A lot has changed since then, especially with the technology and devices we use to browse the internet. It was important to us to have a website that has a clean, eye-catching design that adapts to different screen sizes, and that is a resource that consumers and professionals find valuable and want to spend time on.”
A Center of Inspiration
The revamped CypressInfo.org will feature an improved user experience with fluid navigation to assist information seekers in finding information quickly.
A new Inspiration Center will target homeowners with trendy content on a variety of home design, furniture, and décor topics; vibrant photography of indoor and outdoor applications; case studies featuring project architect and designer interviews; and DIY projects with video tutorials and articles for weekend doers and hobbyists.
Build Like a Pro
The redesigned website also provides a Specification and Technical Data tab with a wealth of information for architects, designers, and builders. The section provides details on grade rules, drying guidelines, engineering design values, span tables, and working properties that design and building pros utilize every day.
There’s also an Installation and Finishing tab featuring siding and decking installation guidelines with handy tips and tricks. There, visitors also will find finishing information with best practices for sealing, staining, and painting cypress.
Members Only
A new and improved Members Only section will provide active SCMA members with a number of association resources to use in their businesses, marketing collateral, a monthly member newsletter, and upcoming meeting details and past meeting archives.
To learn more about cypress building products and browse the valuable resources and materials available to lumber dealers, visit CypressInfo.org. And be sure to follow the SCMA on Instagram at @cypress_info.
THIS YEAR marks my 50-year anniversary in the forest products industry, as well as my 40th year working in the redwood forests on the Central Coast of California. These pending milestones have caused me to reflect on my industry and my observations during this time.
One thing that stands out is how disconnected most of our population has become regarding the countless products we use. This includes how they are produced, where they come from, and what are the implications to the environment—and the planet, for that matter. This disconnectedness is not a harsh criticism. It is more a recognition of countless recent changes in society. Two hundred years ago approximately 85% of the population of the United States was procuring at least some of their own products necessary for survival. They grew gardens, had farm animals, had their own wells or water systems and cut trees for fuel and lumber.
Today, agricultural technology has advanced to the point where a small percentage of the population can produce these essential commodities for a vastly larger population. This has freed people and industries to expand in other areas. Jobs became available in large population centers, which went hand in hand with the technological/industrial revolution. Disconnectedness was a predictable outcome given this transformation.
In my career I’ve had numerous conversations with people who are passionate about the issue of cutting trees. Some of these conversations have been congenial. Some not so much. The level of passion has been particularly elevated here on the Central Coast where the primary merchantable timber is coastal redwood. What are the most honest and factual things I can say in such discussions?
First, I try to explain our involvement as consumers. In 2007 the California Forest Products Commission calculated that the annual per capita consumption of forest products was 720 bd. ft. That is, a tree 24” in diameter at the base and 100 ft. tall. California has about 40 million residents. Imagine a stack of 40 million trees that size. That is what Californians consume in a year. They will consume the same amount next year and each year after that. As recently as 1980, California was self-sufficient in forest products. Today, 80% of the forest products Californians use comes from other states and countries. The disparity is not because California has run out of trees.
There are multiple factors. The cost of business is high in California. This includes complying with the California Forest Practice Rules, which are more stringent than other areas. California’s forest products infrastructure has declined. This contributes to products being imported. This should concern people who don’t want trees cut in their area. There are significant environmental consequences associated with transporting products from distant lands. Not only does that transport produce significant greenhouse gas emissions, as Californians we usually have little or no say in how that logging is conducted.
Lastly, I try to explain that wood is one of the truly renewable and sustainable products we consume. Here on the Central Coast our local forests are annually producing forest mass four times faster than it is harvested. Recent wildfires have altered the equation, but the system will restore itself very quickly.
After my first two years falling timber on the Central Coast (1983-84), I meticulously kept track of every tree I cut. After two years, I calculated my average tree size was 720 bd. ft. Today, harvesting trees in the same area (and on many of the same acres) the average per-tree volume coming into our sawmill is over 1,300 bd. ft. From my perspective, this is a testament to our selective harvesting practices and proof that both wood and forests are truly sustainable.
Bob Berlage is communications director for Big Creek Lumber, Davenport, Ca. (www. bigcreeklumber.com).
Shakertown’s reinforced Dolly Varden T&G, with its clear vertical grain cedar face, passed ASTM E84 testing with a Class A flame spread rating.
This designation allows the installation of a natural wood surface in interior applications where a Class A rating is required. The testing was conducted at QAI Laboratories in Rancho Cucamonga, Ca., using the industry standard Steiner Tunnel test method.
The Dolly Varden T&G with a western red cedar face completed the test with a Flame Spread Index (FSI) of 25 and a Smoke Development Index (SDI) of only 80, earning the building product its Class A designation.
Winlock, Wa.-based Shakertown launched the Dolly Varden T&G product in 2015 after four years of research and development. The tongue-and-groove cedar panel system delivers a stronger, more durable engineered paneling. It also holds Wildland-Urban-Interface (WUI) listings with CalFire for use on exterior walls, and is approved for use in CalFire High Fire Severity Zones when installed direct to soffit joists.
“Shakertown is committed to making better wood building materials, not cheaper,” said Mark Rutledge, VP of sales & marketing. “Our focus always has been—and continues to be—providing naturally beautiful and safer building materials that last for decades. This is what makes Shakertown an outlier in the building industry.”
The Dolly Varden T&G is available in a nominal 6” and 4” width, with a Micro-V and FineLine (Nickel Gap) profile. The exclusive patent-pending core eliminates checks, splits, cups, twists and bows.
EGGER Wood Products has begun production on a third lamination line at its thermally fused laminate (TFL) facility in Lexington, N.C.
The $21-million investment will expand the company’s TFL production capacity by 50%, increasing production to more than 155 million sq. ft. per year, and alleviate supply chain and logistical challenges for customers.
EGGER has also announced an additional $22 million investment to install a decorative paper impregnation line. This new line will supply locally-produced, resin-infused decorative papers to the lamination lines, allowing the company to have greater production flexibility to better meet the needs of its customers. Construction is expected to be completed this summer.
“Currently, we import impregnated papers from our manufacturing facility in St. Johann in Tyrol, Austria,” said Markus Frevert, plant manager for production. “Ideally, the impregnated papers should be laminated within six months for optimal quality. Local impregnation will eliminate up to three months of shipping time, resulting in a longer lifespan for the papers, which will significantly reduce waste and costs, improve our service for special orders and shorten lead times.”
Novo Building Products is introducing Custom Mouldings On Demand, a new program offering custom and short-run moulding orders supplied through its Empire Moulding & Millwork and Southwest Moulding & Millwork divisions.
The new program is in response to increased demand from residential builders and contractors for smaller runs of top-quality wood mouldings. The new program allows customers to choose from 500 different existing profiles or to submit virtually any custom profile design. Mouldings are available in a variety of wood species and a wide range of sizes.
“Our Custom Mouldings on Demand program allows us to make virtually any moulding our customers need,” said Nathan McCarly, director of sales – SE pro dealer division at Empire Moulding & Millwork. “This is one more way that we can be the ‘Easy Button’ for our dealers and by extension the builder, remodeler and homeowner customers that they serve.”
Other key features:
- Minimum run of only 3,000 lineal ft.
- Choose from over 500 available
- Ability to match sample mouldings or CAD drawings
Sunbelt Forest Products, Bartow, Fl., has unveiled a new logo and redesigned website reflecting its enhanced offerings in the wake of two years of unprecedented company expansion.

In 2021, Sunbelt Forest Products acquired Spartanburg Forest Products to become the leading supplier of pressure treated lumber and wood fencing to Lowe’s and independent lumberyards throughout the Eastern U.S. With the Spartanburg acquisition, Sunbelt Forest Products has grown to 12 locations with a service area stretching from Florida to Maine.
In addition to the northward expansion, Sunbelt has been diversifying its product offerings. The Deckorators brand of designer decking and accessories, the DIY-friendly Outdoor Essentials fence, lawn, and garden products, and the stylish UFP Edge line of siding, pattern and trim, highlight the expanded slate while an expansion into non-lumber products is being piloted in select markets.
“With our new products, we are prepared to provide optimized personal service to our customers of all sizes,” says Sunbelt president Ken DelleDonne. “Our goal is that every truckload from Sunbelt Forest Products will deliver a wide variety of building materials designed to meet each customers’ needs.”
The new website will highlight the augmented product selection while effectively directing customers—contractors and consumers alike – to the entire line of premium quality pressure treated fencing and decking products. The redesigned website will also contain a new blog and a wide variety of collaborative and knowledge-based service programs designed to promote growth for our customers.
“The new logo and website signal to the industry that Sunbelt Forest Products is bigger, better, and ready to serve our customers in more ways than ever,” said DelleDonne. “Sunbelt is proud to offer independent dealers the perfect partnership for success. With our extensive selection of building material products, fast and efficient service, and long-standing history of exceptional customer experience—this opportunity assures mutual growth in profitability.”
With a pressure treating production capacity of more than 1.2 billion bd. ft. and over 65,000 outbound loads shipped annually, the new Sunbelt Forest Products is positioned to provide full-service solutions for decking, fencing, and expanded catalog to more clients than ever before.
Cole Lumber Co., Paducah, Ky., has purchased its eighth location and first outside of Kentucky—50-year-old Portland Builders Supply, Portland, Tn.
Longtime employee Aaron Whitten will take over as manager of the Portland location for former owner Bruce Reid. The name will change to Cole and it will cut back its hardware inventories, while increasing its stock of lumber, doors and windows.
Do it Best has broken ground on a major expansion of its Woodburn, Or., distribution center to support member growth along the West Coast. The multi-year project will grow the space by about 50% and will dramatically increase the company’s efficiency and responsiveness with state-of-the-art systems and equipment.
“Driving growth is central to our success,” said president and CEO Dan Starr. “Together, we’ve been achieving that by selling more of the right products to our member-owners, helping them sell more of those products to their customers, and welcoming even more members to the Do it Best family. All of these initiatives have led to record sales and new member growth over the last several years.”
To sustain that level of growth, Do it Best has committed $100 million in infrastructure investments to support its members’ needs. That includes a next-gen warehouse management system, a new distributed order management system, and a streamlined core financials package.
“We’re building out our capacity within our warehouse network, beginning with our Woodburn distribution center. Warehousing technology has continually advanced and we’ve partnered with industry leaders to further enhance our operational excellence,” said vice president of logistics Tim Miller.
As part of the project, Do it Best is also increasing work and office space for their teams in both the warehouse and their regional lumber office as the company gears up for additional growth in hardlines and lumber & building materials.
“We’re committed to building and maintaining the facilities, equipment, and systems necessary to support all our members’ growth,” Miller said.
R-Y Timber has decided to pull the plug on its sawmill in Livingston, Mt., about a week after a second structure fire at the site.
The first fire erupted Sept. 12 at the yard’s planer mill. R-Y opted to rebuild and was about a month away from restarting the new planer when a second fire broke out in the early morning of Feb. 7. This time, the blaze damaged the sawmill itself, destroying its roof.
With no planer and no mill, R-Y estimated it would take a full year before it could return to normal operations. In the meantime, logs were ready to mill and rough cut boards were waiting to be planed. They would begin deteriorating if not attended to sooner.
So, R-Y decided to shut down. The company closed its Townsend, Mt., sawmill in 2020.
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In direct response to a growing call for a stylish railing system that ensures ease of installation, Deckorators has introduced Aluminum Rapid Rail, featuring a contemporary design with square balusters and simple installation.
In addition to its innovative installation system, Aluminum Rapid Rail offers a quality powder-coated aluminum railing in a textured-black finish and contemporary design that complements a variety of home styles. It is available in 6-ft. and 8-ft. lengths.
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Benjamin Obdyke has introduced HydroTape DS, an acrylic-based double-sided sealing tape for use with mechanically fastened housewrap that helps eliminate many of the issues and failure points of conventional seam tapes.
The 3/4” tape installs between the housewrap layers, adhering to the undersides of each layer where they overlap to help prevent blow-off during installation without interrupting moisture drainage or capturing bulk water. The tape’s acrylic adhesive is vapor permeable, ensuring any trapped moisture dries to the exterior. The adhesive also seals around fasteners to reduce air infiltration at penetration points.
Offered in 82-ft. rolls, HydroTape DS is split wound and has a release liner to ease application; the installer simply unwinds the tape onto the bottom housewrap layer, removes the release liner, overlaps the top housewrap layer, and applies pressure to create a strong seal.
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Georgia-Pacific’s new ForceField Premium Tape is designed to seal joints and seams against air and moisture infiltration in walls and sloped roofs.
It conforms easily around curves and corners to provide excellent bonding to substrates, is AAMA 711-13 compliant for use as a flashing in rough openings, can be applied in temperatures as low as 20°F, and is compatible with many sealants.
Additionally, the tape offers a high-performance film with tear and impact resistance.
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SMilwaukee’s new M12 Packout Flood Light with USB Charging delivers maximum light output in a compact and mobile design that is top-stack compatible with the Packout Modular Storage System.

It provides 1,400 lumens of Trueview high-definition output and features three different modes, allowing users to manage the light output and run-time, depending on the needs of the job. It comes with a 2.1-amp USB-A and USB-C port to charge devices, and features two storage compartments to organize small items inside. The light head can rotate 300˚ horizontally and 180˚ vertically, offering complete light head control.
MILWAUKEETOOL.COM
(800) 729-3878
Wolf Home Products has launched Wolf Artisan, a curated collection of semi-custom cabinetry.
The cabinets can be modified within 1/16” for a precise fit and finish, making it a near-custom solution for homeowners. Available in 23 finish and stain options, 18 door styles, and five wood species, the line offers solutions for varying design preferences with countless decorative and storage options.
Features include solid-wood dovetail drawers, soft-close drawers and doors, I-beam construction, and deep drawer boxes with full-extension.
WOLFHOMEPRODUCTS.COM
(800) 388-9653
The Grad Rooftop Decking System from Grad Concept makes installation simpler, easier and up to 50% faster than conventional decking, while requiring fewer people to do the job.
Utilizing screw-adjustable pedestals, the waterproof thermoplastic polyolefin system raises the deck floor off the TPO as high as 15”. The subdeck remains easily accessible, since boards can be individually removed no matter where they are located.
It comes with clips that are already pre-fastened into place and cannot be moved. When specially profiled boards are snapped onto the clips, they are straight with even gaps, eliminating the need for control checks. Boards can be removed, replaced and updated.
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(800) 319-7089
FastenMaster has launched two new additions to its fastener line: the VersaLOK Structural Wood Screw and the MVP Multipurpose Wood Screw.

VersaLOK provides the strength of a 1/2” lag bolt with the installation ease and speed of a LOK. The flat-head, heavy-duty wood screw comes in 6”, 8” and 10” lengths, does not require predrilling, offers higher design shear strength than 1/2” lag bolts, and has a TORX ttap drive system for stable installation and a ProjectLife coating guaranteed for the life of the project. It’s ideal for angle bracing, retaining walls, and carrying beam connections.
The MVP Multipurpose Wood Screw is designed for framing, cabinetry, and other wood-to-wood applications. The 10-gauge fasteners feature a TORX ttap drive, SureSink head to prevent spin outs, ProjectLife coating for superior corrosion resistance, and SureStart Point for easy installation, in lengths from 1” to 4”.
FASTENMASTER.COM
(800) 518-3569
Feeney’s new Stainless Steel Intermediate Pickets for DesignRail offer a sleek alternative to square, powder-coated pickets, providing an even lower profile alternative for DesignRail with CableRail infill where posts are spaced more than 3 ft. apart.
Available in three configurations (36” Level, 42” Level, Universal Stair), the 5/8” diameter 316 stainless steel tubes are pre-drilled for 1/8” diameter cable at 3” spacing, and are field trimmable.
(800) 888-2418
Bosch Power Tools has entered the drywall category by launching an 18V brushless 1/4” hex screwgun and a brushless cut-out tool.
The GTB18V-45 screwgun includes variable speed for controlled operating speed, while the GCU18V30 18V cut-out tool has soft-start technology to reduce startup torque. Both have brushless motor technology to provide the power user and get the job done when working with and cutting through drywall.
Both are cordless and feature ergonomic handles.
(877) 267-2499
Glow Path Pavers are a great way to light any paved, recreational area, adding a modern feel while maintaining the appearance of classic brick pavers.
Sun-powered aggregates are integrated into the surface of each paver, providing a subtle, continuous glow for six to eight hours after dark.
The pavers deliver low-level illumination and visual accents to pedestrian walkways, pool decks and backyards while improving safety in unlit areas.
(833) 456-7284
Andersen Windows & Doors is expanding its E-Series product line to include white oak. The new species option allows consumers to choose from a variety of factory finishes including a clear coat option to achieve a neutral, natural interior.

E-Series windows are made to customers’ exact specifications for unmatched flexibility and design freedom, offering 50 standard exterior colors, custom colors and anodized finishes, plus a range of interior wood species and interior stains.
(323) 426-4261
Simpson Strong-Tie has introduced the Strong-Drive PPHD Sheathing-to-CFS screw, a multipurpose, self-drilling, pilot point screw suitable for attaching sheathing, drywall, or subflooring to cold-formed steel framing.
Designed as an update to the existing PPSD Sheathing-to-CFS screw, the PPHD features a larger #5 pilot point with a longer flute and comes in popular #8 sizes. In addition, the fastener has buttress threads and a new dog-eared point for improved drilling performance through sheathing and metal.
PPHD screws can be purchased in bulk quantities for hand-drive applications or collated for auto-feed driving with the Simpson Strong-Tie Quik Drive PRO300SG2, PRO250G2, and PRO200SG2 auto-feed screw-driving systems. The fasteners are also available in two levels of corrosion resistance—the Quik Guard coating is suitable for a wide variety of exterior applications and the yellow-zinc coating is for dry-service and low-corrosion environments.
STRONGTIE.COM/PPHD
(866) 252-8606
CAMO is moving beyond deck-top solutions to offer a new line of structural screws that are engineered to start fast, drive smooth, and hold strong, with no pre-drilling required.
Rigorously tested and approved for use with pressure-treated lumber, the fasteners are IRC and IBC code-compliant and great for trusses, rafters, multi-ply beams, deck posts, beams, railings and general multi- purpose construction.
All structural screws feature CAMO’s Protech Ultra 4 coating for corrosion resistance.
The CAMO Structural Screw line includes 6” Truss Screws, Multi-Ply Screws are available in specific lengths for both sawn and structural composite lumber beams, Ledger Screws, 2” and 3” Framing Screws, and Multi-Purpose Screws in Flat and Hex heads.
(800) 968-6245
Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas has launched the new Cat DP60HP-DP100CP forklift series—13,000 to 22,000 lb. capacity internal combustion pneumatic tire trucks built to lift and haul heavy loads in lumberyards, distribution centers, and other challenging environments.
Its turbocharged, electronically controlled Kubota V3800 diesel engine pours out massive torque at low rpm—producing very low emissions. A class-leading four-cylinder common rail turbo diesel EPA Tier 4 engine produces high power at all times.
A heavy duty clear-view mast contributes to faster cycle times. Simplified design with fewer service points means quicker, simpler maintenance. And a large meter panel features a warning system that alerts the operator to help protect the machine’s critical components.
(713) 365-1000
Fortress Building Products’ new Fe26 Axis horizontal steel railing delivers sought-after contemporary aesthetic to decks, front porches, patios and balconies.
Backed by a 15-year limited warranty, it is offered in Black Sand, and can also be used for indoor applications.
Axis is the newest infill option for Fe26, Fortress’ panelized, quick-to-install railing system.
(866) 323-4766
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Could a piece of plastic replace a traditional concrete footings?
When building a deck, traditionally the builder will dig footings and pour concrete for the foundation. Another method for low profile decks is concrete blocks that can be placed directly on the ground.
Now, there are new products hitting the market that are making deck installs quicker and easier.
One of those products is called TuffBlock: an instant foundation system made of recycled polymers. TuffBlock footings only weigh 1.5 lbs but can support 1,700 lbs!
According to TuffBlock’s documentation, it’s been tested to over 11,000 lbs without collapsing.
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The current WINTER 2018 edition of the quarterly magazine features case studies of unique projects, marketing/sales advice, and an expansive look at the latest decking, railings, and accessories.