WHEN ORDERING ENGINEERED wood products, it’s important to understand what you will get—superior quality materials, or inferior products that won’t perform. APA certifies engineered wood products to some of the
Mold, because of all the damage it causes, is considered a four-letter word. Mold likes dark, damp, unlit places that are constantly wetted and poorly ventilated. It has the potential
Running an efficient and productive lumberyard is a tall task. Shipment frequency is increasing and lead time expectations are getting shorter. To maintain a competitive advantage, it can be necessary
SPAX, a brand of the Altenloh, Brinck & Co., has announced the appointment of Jim Winn as its President for the SPAX brand in North America. “We are very pleased
One of our most frequently asked questions at SPIB is, “What do the stamps or tags on preserved lumber mean?” At first glance, the information included on these quality marks
Here are a few tips to help dealers sell more pressure treated wood by using online tools. 1. Dealer websites can be a great tool for any DIYer looking to
Not all preserved wood products are created equal. Help your customers and sales staff select the proper preserved wood product for their specific residential uses with a one-page infographic available
As distributors and retailers of quality building materials throughout the West, one of your primary goals is to keep your customers up to speed on current trends and products. When
The push to more eco-friendly behavior is changing how we live. It’s affecting our choices in small, incidental actions like using re-fillable coffee cups and recycling plastic bags, to larger
Despite an increasing percentage of decks being built of pricey composites, plastics and exotic hardwoods, the vast majority of deck framing systems continue to be constructed of standard dimensional lumber.
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