Washington Timber Company Blog https://washingtontimbercompany.com/blog Articles on Douglas Fir, timber framing, mill operations, pricing, and PNW lumber industry from Washington Timber Company in Arlington, WA. en-us Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:34:50 GMT © 2026 Washington Timber Company <![CDATA[Inside Our Arlington Mill: How We Cut Oversized Douglas Fir]]> https://washingtontimbercompany.com/blog/inside-arlington-mill-oversized-douglas-fir/ https://washingtontimbercompany.com/blog/inside-arlington-mill-oversized-douglas-fir/ project-spotlights Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:44:05 GMT shawn@washingtontimbercompany.com (Washington Timber Co.) <![CDATA[Mill-Direct vs Lumber Yard: Why It Matters for Heavy Timber Buyers]]> https://washingtontimbercompany.com/blog/mill-direct-vs-lumber-yard-heavy-timber/ https://washingtontimbercompany.com/blog/mill-direct-vs-lumber-yard-heavy-timber/ industry-insights Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:44:05 GMT shawn@washingtontimbercompany.com (Washington Timber Co.) <![CDATA[Building an Equestrian Arena: Timber Specs and What to Budget]]> https://washingtontimbercompany.com/blog/equestrian-arena-timber-specs-budget/ https://washingtontimbercompany.com/blog/equestrian-arena-timber-specs-budget/ project-spotlights Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:44:04 GMT shawn@washingtontimbercompany.com (Washington Timber Co.) <![CDATA[Timber Frame Construction in the Pacific Northwest: Why Douglas Fir Wins]]> https://washingtontimbercompany.com/blog/timber-frame-construction-pacific-northwest-douglas-fir/ https://washingtontimbercompany.com/blog/timber-frame-construction-pacific-northwest-douglas-fir/ timber-frame Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:44:04 GMT shawn@washingtontimbercompany.com (Washington Timber Co.) <![CDATA[Timber Sizes Explained: 6x6 to 30x30 and What Each Is Used For]]> https://washingtontimbercompany.com/blog/timber-sizes-6x6-to-30x30-applications/ https://washingtontimbercompany.com/blog/timber-sizes-6x6-to-30x30-applications/ douglas-fir Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:44:03 GMT shawn@washingtontimbercompany.com (Washington Timber Co.) <![CDATA[WCLIB Grading Explained: Select Structural, No. 1, and No. 2 Timber]]> https://washingtontimbercompany.com/blog/wclib-grading-explained-structural-timber/ https://washingtontimbercompany.com/blog/wclib-grading-explained-structural-timber/ industry-insights Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:44:03 GMT shawn@washingtontimbercompany.com (Washington Timber Co.) <![CDATA[Douglas Fir vs Western Red Cedar: Choosing the Right PNW Timber]]> https://washingtontimbercompany.com/blog/douglas-fir-vs-western-red-cedar/ https://washingtontimbercompany.com/blog/douglas-fir-vs-western-red-cedar/ douglas-fir Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:44:03 GMT shawn@washingtontimbercompany.com (Washington Timber Co.) <![CDATA[How to Order Custom Heavy Timber: A Step-by-Step Guide]]> https://washingtontimbercompany.com/blog/how-to-order-custom-heavy-timber/ https://washingtontimbercompany.com/blog/how-to-order-custom-heavy-timber/ pricing-guides Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:44:02 GMT shawn@washingtontimbercompany.com (Washington Timber Co.) <![CDATA[Old Growth vs Second Growth Douglas Fir: Which to Specify for Your Project]]> https://washingtontimbercompany.com/blog/old-growth-vs-second-growth-douglas-fir/ https://washingtontimbercompany.com/blog/old-growth-vs-second-growth-douglas-fir/ douglas-fir Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:44:02 GMT shawn@washingtontimbercompany.com (Washington Timber Co.) <![CDATA[Douglas Fir Timber Pricing in 2026: What Mill-Direct Actually Costs]]> https://washingtontimbercompany.com/blog/douglas-fir-timber-pricing-2026/ https://washingtontimbercompany.com/blog/douglas-fir-timber-pricing-2026/ pricing-guides Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:44:01 GMT shawn@washingtontimbercompany.com (Washington Timber Co.)