Construction

In most states, including Maryland, Home Improvement, HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing contractors must be licensed with the state. In Maryland, a residential contractor can repair, replace, alter, or remodel condos and homes, but cannot work on anything above a four unit apartment building. A contractor may choose to obtain a Maryland home improvement license and then […]

Perhaps you have just purchased your first business or are looking to move your existing company onto a new property. Whether you are a home or business owner, security will be an important aspect of your new move. You will want to take measures to protect your equipment, inventory, and company assets. You may consider […]

As park facilities look for outdoor furniture that is both attractive and efficient, they may consider perforated metal. Often times in park facilities, officials are looking for a low maintenance option that is sturdy and long lasting. Some examples of perforated metal outdoor furniture include: Benches (backless or backed) Round Patio Table and chair sets […]

Eli Hendrick was born in 1832 in Plymouth, Michigan and entered adulthood as an apprentice wood turner, cutting and sculpting wood as it spun at very high speeds. Hendrick learned to manufacture everything from table and chair legs to baseball bats (the game still in its infancy) and porch pillars. He served as a rider […]

After over 200 years of exclusively supplying solid lumber, J. Gibson McIlvain is branching out into new territory. I suppose we wet our feet by first adding softwoods to our repertoire, followed closely by hardwood plywood. Our recent addition of an environmentally friendly manufactured product called NuCedar is definitely new ground for us. Our hesitation […]

Want to add a touch of class to the inside or outside of your building? Want to make a visit something that your clients or customers won’t forget? Consider custom infill panels for your building or remodeling project. Hendrick Architectural Products produces infill panels built to your exact specifications. These can fill in spaces in […]

A (fictional) large company decided to build a brand-new 20-story office building just outside a bustling metropolis. They chose the finest of contractors to plan the building structure, wanting a building that would attract attention from everyone who drove or walked by. They had a custom perforated metal sign designed to be shaped like the […]

Have you ever been near a frozen lake when the expansion crack begins? I can remember hearing the increasingly loud crackling sounds and then the momentous sound as the ice buckled into a jagged series of peaks running like a zipper across the lake. Well, water and ice aren’t the only aspects of nature that […]

Both my dad and my brother work for Lowe’s, my mom works for M.A.B. Paints, and my husband used to work for Sears Hardware. My only retail experience was at a small privately-owned non-chain paint store that is now out of business, but I sold Benjamin Moore and Pittsburgh Paint, so I’m rather partial to […]

As the popularity of Cedar continues to grow, many customers ask us about the benefits of Inland vs. Coastal varieties. Both are the same species, Thuja plicata; as such, they boast many of the same prize characteristics: insect and rot resistance, relatively low cost, and open availability in a variety of sizes. Common applications include […]

As an extension of an open floor plan, a recent design trend incorporates seamlessly blending interior design with outdoor living spaces. Of course, execution of such a concept can become a bit difficult when you consider lumber for flooring. After all, the kind of durability needed for your outside space is certainly not something you […]

With summer just around the corner, are you dreaming of a brand new deck in time for BBQ season? If so, all you’ll need is a few supplies, and you can get to work right away, right? Well, maybe not. If your lumber has not yet had time to acclimatize, prematurely installing your deck could […]

Once upon a time, I went on date with a guy I didn’t know very well. Somehow, it came up in conversation that his taste in décor did not include organic materials. What?! Like wood? I was incredulous. Needless to say, the relationship did not go far. Even we organic materials enthusiasts, though, can forget […]

Fairly new to the softwoods market (compared to our 200+ years of experience with hardwoods), J. Gibson McIlvain has learned a lot about the specific needs of softwoods over the past decade. Because we now realize the distinct needs of softwoods, we’ve established a distribution yard dedicated to softwoods. One of our most requested species […]

One of the many quality offerings of J. Gibson McIlvain (www.mcilvain.com) is hardwood mouldings and millwork. We handle all the operations in-house and have a full line of capabilities available to you. With moulders, straight line and gang rip saws, custom knife grinders, band resaws, and trimming saws on hand, we can basically manufacture any […]