Why Large Timbers Are Not Kiln-Dried
The physics of drying wood, why kilns damage oversized timbers, and what seasoning in place actually looks like for Douglas Fir 10×10 and larger.
Mill-Direct vs Lumber Yard: Why It Matters for Heavy Timber Buyers
How mill direct heavy timber pricing compares with buying through a lumber yard, what drives the yard markup, and when each one is still the right call.
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.