Lumber
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Sustainable Forestry
We all need to pay attention to where our 2x4s come from
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A Visit to a Water-Powered Sawmill
This New Hampshire mill is powered by a brook
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What’s Behind Soaring Lumber Prices?
Rising demand, mill closures, Covid, and a Canadian insect problem all help push prices upward
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New Database Aids Search for Certified Lumber
Need certified Douglas fir or ipé in a hurry? Check this list to see what's available.
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Lumber from a Bandsaw Mill
This simple piece of equipment turns logs into building materials
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Judge Tosses Lumber Complaint
Illinois handymen sued retailer after discovering a 4x4 isn't actually 4 inches square
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Lumber Dispute Drives Up Construction Costs
The ongoing trade battle between the U.S. and Canada is making it more expensive to build houses, but opinions differ on exactly how much
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The LEED Pilot for Wood
Zealots should be aware that an FSC-only certification for LEED buildings may significantly wound the LEED rating system
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New Environmental Scorecards for Wood Products
Environmental product declarations cover four categories of North American lumber products
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A Visit to the Local Sawmill
Hurd Lumber turns our pine logs into boards
