Lumber and Sheet Goods

No-Downside Decking
Deckorators Voyage decking, which is mineral-based rather than made of a plastic or wood composite, is lightweight and doesn't expand and contract as much as standard composite decking.
PT Ain’t What It Used to Be
Newer pressure treatments don't offer the same rot and decay resistance. Follow these simple strategies to give outdoor lumber its best chance of survival.
Straighter, Stronger Shelves
Add a rabbet to shelf nosing to keep plywood shelves rigid and free from curves.
How to Fight a Beetle Infestation
Learn how to fight wood-boring beetles and prevent home infestations with expert advice from Richard D. Kramer, an authority in pest control.
Creating and Installing PVC Tapered Columns
Watch Justin Cline demonstrate how to craft tapered columns using PVC VERSATEX sheets for a clean and symmetrical finish.
The Great Debate: LVLs or PSLs for Headers, Beams, Girders, and Posts
In this webinar, Engineered Wood Products expert Steve Rudowsky presents on why LVL is not the same as PSL, and why builders need to understand the difference.
The Pros and Cons of a Panelized House
Homes built with panels appeal to home buyers and builders alike, but do they make financial sense?
Making Window Sash
How to do a custom job with ordinary shop tools and a router.
Framing a Second Story on an Existing House
Jon explains the critical points that determined the layout and his use of LVLs and a custom bracket.
How Lumber is Produced
From forest to framing, learn about the process of transforming timber into lumber and the importance of sustainable forestry.

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