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 […]
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Facts about Sapele Lumber & Supplier Info
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’s Four Roles
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 & Formaldehyde Emissions
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 […]
Douglas Fir Timbers
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 […]