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PNW lumber market trends, exports, mill operations, and the trade.

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Aerial view of Washington Timber Company mill operation in Arlington, WA
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.

Close-up of WCLIB graded Douglas Fir timbers stacked at the mill
June 3, 2026 · 5 min

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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