The development of cracks in wood, known throughout the industry as “checking,” can be quite upsetting to unsuspecting home and business owners. Whether these checks appear in a wood deck, floor, or the large supporting timbers in a timber frame structure, they can leave … [Read more...]
Is It Possible to Prevent Large Timbers from Checking? Part 2
In our first article, we discussed the tendency of timber to crack, also known as “checking.” We explained that this natural process is a direct result of the differences in moisture content between the outer and inner layers of a piece of lumber. Naturally, the greater the size … [Read more...]
Is It Possible to Prevent Large Timbers from Checking? Part 1
Large timbers can give your floor, deck or other wood structure a charming, rustic look. It’s no wonder they’ve become so popular. But 12x4, 6x6, and 12x12 pieces of timber pose some unique challenges. One of the main issues which people notice with larger pieces of timber is … [Read more...]
Three Lesser-Known (But Still Remarkable) Tropical Decking Species
Among the many reasons to consider tropical hardwood decking, one significant factor is the impact that doing so has on the rainforests. Did you know that by purchasing exotic lumber, you’re actually promoting the continued health of rainforests? Or maybe you just want a deck … [Read more...]
Top 4 Tropical Decking Species – and How They Compare
Decking season is here! (Some people may refer to it as Spring.) While Ipe remains in the lead, three other tropical hardwood decking species rival it for both beauty and durability. Tropical Decking Species 1: Ipe No matter how cliché it may sound, it is still true: Ipe is … [Read more...]
Lumber Market Issues: North American Size Preferences, Pt 2
If you’re looking for African hardwoods in thicknesses like 4/4, 5/4, 6/4 thicknesses, you’ve probably received some bad news: It’s difficult to source, because it simply doesn’t make sense for African mills to saw those sizes. Ready for some good news? J. Gibson McIlvain has its … [Read more...]
Lumber Market Issues: North American Size Preferences, Pt 1
As a North American lumber supplier, we sell more 4/4 lumber than any other lumber thickness. As African species such as African Mahogany, Sapele, and Utile continue to grow in popularity, we’ve begun to have trouble keeping enough 4/4 thicknesses on hand. What that doesn’t mean … [Read more...]
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