Recent Articles
Mill-Direct vs Lumber Yard: Why It Matters for Heavy Timber Buyers
For heavy timber projects, buying mill-direct versus through a lumber yard can mean 30 to 60 percent cost savings, better quality control, and full custom specification. Here's why.
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Building an Equestrian Arena: Timber Specs and What to Budget
Planning a covered equestrian arena? Here's what timber you'll need, common sizes for different arena footprints, budget ranges, and how to plan your build.
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Timber Frame Construction in the Pacific Northwest: Why Douglas Fir Wins
Douglas Fir has been the structural backbone of Pacific Northwest timber framing for over a century. Here's why it works so well, what to consider for your build, and how to specify it right.
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Timber Sizes Explained: 6x6 to 30x30 and What Each Is Used For
A complete guide to standard timber sizes from 6x6 to 30x30, what applications each size is used for, and how to choose the right dimension for your project.
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WCLIB Grading Explained: Select Structural, No. 1, and No. 2 Timber
Every structural timber from a PNW mill is WCLIB graded. Here's what each grade means, when to specify which, and how to read a grade stamp.
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Douglas Fir vs Western Red Cedar: Choosing the Right PNW Timber
Both are iconic Pacific Northwest species, but Douglas Fir and Western Red Cedar perform very differently. A practical comparison to help you choose the right timber for your build.
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