Following is a quick reference of common terms used in the wholesale lumber industry. Becoming familiar with these terms will give you a better understanding of the lumber and plywood you buy, how these materials are manufactured and processed, and some of the factors that can influence price, strength and visual appeal. Common Wholesale Lumber […]
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What Is Copper Azole Treated Wood?
When a customer asks for “pressure treated” lumber or plywood, they often mean they need wood that has been infused with a chemical preservative using a pressure treated process. And while we are quite familiar with the greenish hue of those treated products, we may be less well acquainted with the chemicals used that give […]
The Meaning Of Quality Control In Wholesale Lumber Suppliers
Quality Control, even the slightest hint of the subject leads most people to roll their eyes and look for the nearest escape. Consultants and promoters of “quality control” use terms like “total quality management”, “statistical process control”, “continuous process improvement”, “six sigma”, “quality audits”, and, perhaps most importantly, “corrective action”. Terms that seem like they […]
Wholesale Lumber Prices On The Rise Explained
In contrast to the characteristics of a decreasing price environment, when market prices rise, higher prices reach developers with a significantly shorter lag. The same reasons that cause big legs in mill costs on the way back down can explain why builders’ lumber costs may rise at the same time as mill prices. When prices […]
Lumber Grades Explained
Lumber is a sawn and formed wood product made from harvested tree timbers. As wood does not grow with uniform consistency, it has faults that affect the overall look and structural properties of the lumber produced. In the United States, lumber is graded to establish a degree of reliability in the appearance and structural value […]
Key Differences Between Imported and North American Wood Panels
When ordering or specifying wood structural panels, it’s critical to get the proper panel for the job and ensure that the panel is made to the highest possible standard. APA’s wood structural panels satisfy both standards, according to the qualification tests in compliance with Product Standards PS 1 for wood panels, PS 2 for wood […]
