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Selective logging encourages conservation. When considering your next building project, we know you are concerned about the sustainability of the materials you plan on using. While you might be considering any number of recently-developed green products, we want you to know that all of J Gibson McIlvain’s lumber products are also perfectly sustainable choices. Many […]

Hardwood Plywood, or HWPW, has come under increased scrutiny in recent years, largely due to the formaldehyde emissions it produces. HWPW panels have decorative wood veneers and are intended for indoor use in furniture, cabinets, engineered wood flooring (EWF), and various other architectural elements and products. Comprised of veneers, finger- joint lumber, non-structural softwood veneers, […]

Sometimes the winners of popularity contests don’t deserve all the hype that surrounds them. Ipe decking, however, has a well-earned reputation for longevity and beauty that makes its rockstar status among decking lumber understandable. If you’re looking for the best decking material available, Ipe decking is, hands down, the lumber-of-choice for your project. Sometimes called […]

Fresh from the warm trees of South America, Massaranduba lumber is a distinct hardwood full of color and appeal. Massaranduba is primarily used for decking and outdoor applications, and a project made with Massaranduba lumber adds luxury and sophistication to a backyard. Massaranduba trees grow to heights of 100 to 150 feet tall with a […]

With many of the same looks and uses as regular lumber, recycled plastic lumber is a wood-like product made from recovered plastic and other materials. It can be used as a substitute for concrete, wood, and metals. Common uses for recycled plastic lumber include agricultural, civil engineering, gardening, industrial, recreational, transportation, and marine engineering applications. […]

Cherry lumber has been popular in America for centuries, and it’s no wonder why. The wood is workable, making it a favorite for furniture projects and other indoor applications. It’s also a very attractive wood, and its warm tones and subtle grain patterns have made it an American favorite. But unfortunately for Cherry lovers, supplies […]

A symbol of strength and quality, long timber trusses supported by immense vertical posts connected with hardware-free joinery certainly point back to a less complicated time when true craftsmanship was celebrated. However, Douglas Fir Timbers aren’t just for country homes, anymore. Once used primarily for rustic-looking log homes, timber frames are increasingly popular and being […]

Sapele is certainly not one of the country’s most well-known woods, but many professional fine lumber wholesalers like the J. Gibson McIlvain lumber company (www.McIlvain.com) firmly believe that it should be. Originating in Africa, the wood is not very famous in North America, but a number of European countries, especially Germany, have made Sapele a […]

J. Gibson McIlvain Lumber Company has a unique niche in the lumber supply industry. Four main roles ensure they grasp a part of this industry that no other lumber supplier can claim. J. Gibson McIlvain takes pride in their lumber expertise, importer of record status, supply capabilities and extensive delivery fleet. The value of this […]

Hardwood Plywood, or HWPW, has come under increased scrutiny in recent years, largely due to the formaldehyde emissions it produces. Hardwood Plywood panels have decorative wood veneers and are intended for indoor use in furniture, cabinets, engineered wood flooring (EWF), and various other architectural elements and products. Comprised of veneers, finger- joint lumber, non-structural softwood […]

For many Americans, the idyllic vision of a snow-covered Christmas tree farm evokes fond memories or at least wistful reveries. Picture a smiling father carrying an ax as he trails laughing children scrambling for the coveted position: Finder of The Perfect Christmas Tree. The most popular holiday choices of Fraser Fir and Douglas Fir timbers […]