Now that you understand a bit of the history (or at least our theory) behind the numbers swimming around on your lumber order (see Part 1), we hope you feel empowered to place your lumber order with confidence and understand exactly what you’re getting. If it’s described in terms of quarters, then what you’re getting […]
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Crunching Lumber Numbers, Part 1
Lumber industry jargon can be a bit daunting to customers, especially with the expectation that they understand the lingo used just to make sure they’re buying the right product. And we realize that even though lumber lingo has become, in many ways, natural to those of us who “live” at the lumberyard, it isn’t necessarily […]
The Truth About Thin Exotic Lumber and the Global Market, Part 2
In Part 1, hopefully we helped you see the quandary that African sawmills face, as a result of the unique requirements of the North American market. Whether we’re talking about 4/4 boards or 5/4 or 10/4 boards, we can expect any sizes that are not salable outside of North America to come at a higher […]
The Truth About Thin Exotic Lumber and the Global Market, Part 1
The most common thickness we sell in exotic species is 4/4. As African species continue to gain popularity, a shortage of 4/4 thicknesses has resulted. The good news is that this apparent shortage is no indication of actual supply: We can easily source plenty of 8/4 and 12/4 boards. Utile, Sapele, and African Mahogany are […]
What You Get When You Work with Rehmeyer Wood Floors
Rehmeyer Wood Floors offers premium Custom Milled Wide Plank Hardwood Flooring. With many options and styles available, our customers appreciate our specialty wide-plank flooring crafted from tongue-and-grooved wide plank hardwood that’s precision milled and end-matched right here at our York County, Pennsylvania mill. From time-honored, traditional designs to Extreme Custom floors that push the envelope […]
Finding Materials for Wooden Doors & Windows
When constructing wooden doors and windows, selection of high quality materials helps to ensure that a structure can withstand the elements of weather and extreme temperature. As these parts of the house are most prone to let in freezing cold air or moisture from rain and snow, properly sealing openings from the outdoors starts with […]
Are You Tired of Cookie-Cutter Hardwood Floors?
Are you tired of cookie-cutter everything? I’m not asking if you like shaped and decorated cookies, of course. I mean the mass-produced, low-quality norm. In this world where we’re all-too-often seen as numbers and have homes distinguishable from our neighbors’ only by the number on the mail box, we at Rehmeyer Floors are perfectly okay […]
Rehmeyer Wood Floors: Old School and Proud of It
At Rehmeyer Wood Floors, we think some things should stay old school. Sure, we have a website (rehmeyerfloors.com) and appreciate the conveniences of online shopping for some things, but virtual tours and photos only go so far. Of course, other people’s first hand experiences and rave reviews from events like the Pennsylvania Street of Dreams […]
Count the Hardwood Flooring Options, Name them One by One
From species to finishes, collections to accent colors, Rehmeyer Flooring offers customers a truly amazing selection of combinations to achieve a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Replete with breathtaking beauty, the quality hardwood planks from which we start are precision-milled here in York County, Pennsylvania, and then customized and shipped out across the country and the world. 1. […]
What We Mean by “Custom, Hand-Crafted, Quality Hardwood Flooring”
Many stock flooring manufacturers label their pre-packaged products at big-box retailers with words like “custom” and “hand-crafted” and “quality,” when those words couldn’t be further from accurately describing their products. Unlike words like “organic” within the food industry, there are no requirements for the legal use of such words when describing flooring. However, when we […]
Understanding Plywood Pricing and Grading
Lumber pricing is a complete mystery to many, and at J. Gibson McIlvain, we’re not into perpetuating the confusion. In fact, we’re doing what we can to “pull back the curtains” and help our customers understand not only the many factors contributing toward lumber pricing but also how to save money on premium lumber. While […]
D’Amico Electric Company – Westchester County, NY
Whether you’re buying, building, or renovating a home, consider D’Amico Electric Inc. for all of your electrical services. Located in Westchester County, NY, D’Amico is licensed in all of Connecticut, as well as Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess counties in New York. With a Better Business Bureau rating of A+, you can rest assured that D’Amico […]
Two Types of Western Red Cedar
A popular exterior species here in North America, Western Red Cedar is an excellent choice for many outdoor projects. From decks to siding, pergolas to paneling, this softwood species is ideal for exterior applications due to its rot and insect resistance. Since it comes at a lower cost than many other exterior species and has […]
Creating a Finished Product from Decking Lumber
As we examined “What Makes Decking Lumber an Unfinished Product,” hopefully you realize that despite its appearances, a decking board is not a finished wood product. You may think that all the travel-weary boards need is a good cleaning; it’s not quite that simple, though. Allowing Time for Rest Just like it’s good for all […]
What Makes Decking Lumber an Unfinished Product?
Did you know that decking lumber is not a finished product? Maybe the word “lumber” clued you in, but you might not know what takes it from the “lumber” to “finished board” state. It’s important to realize that, like all unfinished building products, there are steps required in order to get a decking board ready […]