Before buying hardwood lumber from your supplier there are a few things manufacturers should know such as how the lumber is sorted, what region it’s from, how it’s tallied, and if there are any services offered by the supplier that may be valuable in terms of saving time/money when it comes to production. Why does it matter how the lumber …
Tuscaloosa Company In Planning Phase Of New Lumber Mill
Westervelt Co., a 130-year-old Alabama lumber manufacturing company located in Tuscaloosa, recently announced its plans to construct a new lumber mill that is expected to produce 250 million board feet of lumber on a yearly basis while creating over 100 new employment opportunities. While the specific location of the new lumber mill was not revealed other than it will be …
Eastern White Pine, A Growing Trend In The Wood Industry
Eastern white pine is a highly versatile, sustainable softwood lumber that, while a growing trend, is one many contractors, builders, engineers, and others aren’t really familiar with. In 2016 the “Eastern White Pine: Sustainable Versatility” online course was launched by AEC Daily in conjunction with the Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (NELMA). Since that time more than 500 professionals have downloaded …
New Building Material In The Spotlight – Georgia Pine Trees
Considering the steel tariffs are now in place, the news that new wood products are being designed to offer more affordable housing in Atlanta seems even more important. Recently it was announced an international contest was taking place that puts Georgia’s biggest crop, pine trees, into the spotlight as a new building material. According to news reports the contest involves …
Steel Tariffs And Where It Could Hit Hardest In The U.S.
The Trump administration has announced 25% steel tariffs along with a 10% tariff on aluminum, claiming we cannot lose a steel industry that’s a fraction of what it once was because it has been besieged by foreign imports. Which states will be impacted most by these tariffs? According to a report at Market Watch, much of it depends on location. …