At the family-owned Manchester Lumber Company in Johnson, rough-cut wood moves along a massive machinery line to pass inspection and receive a grade. Chan Bullard can rate a board of birch in less ...

FRANKSTOWN – Robert Pittman had a choice. “I could either stay here or move down south,” said Pittman, 48, an Everett native. He had been a lumber inspector for 28 years. He would buy lumber from ...

I am constantly encountering manufacturing problems with wood that are related to issues with the wood itself. In fact, I am surprised how many manufacturers just buy wood on the open market and do ...

Q: I am planning a few remodeling projects in the older house I just bought. They will require lumber. There are many different types of lumber at the home center and prices really vary. What type is ...

Dear James: There are many indoor and outdoor house repairs I have to make. There is a big range in lumber prices. How do I determine what type is best for various projects? -- Stan H. Dear Stan: If ...

Q. What is the correct thickness for 4/4 and 8/4 lumber? Our lumber seems to thin at times, especially quartersawn. A: Based on your company’s products, I think you are concernedabout hardwoods. The ...

While traditional lumber comes as a single piece, it's possible to create a sturdy, durable product by gluing and pressing multiple pieces together in layers. These large, thick panels are known as ...