June 3, 2026 · 6 min
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.
June 3, 2026 · 5 minWCLIB 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.