Especially as Ipe shortages are making headlines, many of those typically devoted to Ipe are discovering rival species and wondering which is truly the best option. Obviously, if Ipe availability continues to plummet, then alternative species will be the only options. However, … [Read more...]
Millwork: Our Obsession with Quality Control, Part 2
While quality control starts with excellent lumber and carefully selected boards and millwork profiles, it also includes precision equipment that’s fine-tuned by experts who border on being obsessive about that task. Once the machine is set up in order to eliminate any unsightly … [Read more...]
How Long to Wait Before Installing Decking Boards? It Depends. Part 2
In our first article in this series, we looked at how the board fastening method can influence the amount of time you need to wait before you install it. We also discussed that whether or not the wood was finished and when the finish was applied can make a difference in your wait … [Read more...]
How Long to Wait Before Installing Decking Boards? It Depends. Part 1
If you’ve ever embarked on a project involving flooring or decking boards, you’ve probably heard that you’re supposed to wait for a while before installing them. After all, the boards need to acclimate to their new surroundings to prevent complications such as warping and cupping … [Read more...]
Unraveling the Mystery of Ipe Decking Prices, Part 3
In this series of articles (see Parts 1 & 2), we’ve been explaining some of the reasons why Ipe decking materials can vary so widely in price. We looked at a hypothetical scenario involving a contractor who made a purchase of Ipe decking early in the deck-building season. … [Read more...]
Unraveling the Mystery of Ipe Decking Prices, Part 2
Lumber wholesalers sometimes get an unfair reputation for charging prices their customers consider to be too high. As we mentioned in our previous article, that’s because many customers don’t realize how complex a process pricing lumber can be, especially when it comes to … [Read more...]
Unraveling the Mystery of Ipe Decking Prices, Part 1
Lumber pricing can seem a bit puzzling to those who aren’t extremely familiar with the ins and outs of the lumber business. Different suppliers can quote customers vastly different prices, leading to the conclusion that certain dealers may be trying to price gouge their … [Read more...]
Millwork: Our Obsession with Quality Control, Part 1
To recap from the first installment in this series, three important steps in creating quality millwork are (1) selecting the right species, (2) choosing or creating the moulding profile, and (3) employing the right equipment for the job. Once those initial steps have been taken, … [Read more...]
Government Regulation Can Hurt Lumber & Forestry Industries, Pt 2
As expected, on April 30, 2013, the Department of Commerce announced its decision to continue to artificially raise the prices of Chinese plywood, essentially leveling the playing field between the higher quality domestic plywood and the imported plywood from China. With the U.S. … [Read more...]
Government Intervention Can Hurt Lumber & Forestry Industries, Pt 1
Government regulations sometimes benefit forestry and the lumber industry, but other times, they can really hurt both. One case-in-point: the 2012 governmental interference in plywood pricing by the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC). Washington responded to alleged “dumping” or … [Read more...]
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