Lumber

PT Ain’t What It Used to Be
Newer pressure treatments don't offer the same rot and decay resistance. Follow these simple strategies to give outdoor lumber its best chance of survival.
Gauge Blocks for Planing Boards
Gauge blocks ensure that multiple boards are planed to the same thickness.
Staining Pressure-Treated Porch Posts
Pressure-treated lumber can be stained successfully by following some simple steps.
Protect Board Ends to Prevent Rot
To prevent premature rot on pressure-treated lumber, seal every end cut with penetrating epoxy.
Installing Joist Hangers With Inconsistent Lumber
If better materials aren't an option, decide what is most critical—a flat floor, or a flat ceiling.
LVLs & PSLs: What’s the Difference?
Watch Patrick McCombe, Ian Schwandt, Brian Campbell, and Steve Rudowsky in this educational seminar on engineered wood beams.
One-Stop Woodshop for a Cohesive Look and Feel
Sometimes it makes sense to have one company handle all the woodwork for a project, from fabrication to installation
Double Decking
Building a deck with doubled-up joists means the planks can stretch out, there are no ends over a joist, and there is no doubling up on nailing.
When Will We See the End of Soaring Lumber Prices?
Rising demand, mill closures, Covid, and a Canadian insect problem all help push prices upward.
Building a Deck Without Treated Lumber
Straighter, lighter, and usually stronger than wood, light-gauge steel is a good alternative to pressure-treated lumber for shed or deck framing.

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