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SFPA Streamlines SouthernPine.com

The Southern Forest Products Association has published its newly redesigned website SouthernPine.com to provide an easy-to-use, one-stop-shop for all Southern Pine lumber technical guidance, resources, and best-use applications. SouthernPine.com combines

February 11, 2024 No Comments

Don’t Be Blue About Blue Stain on Southern Pine Lumber

Blue stain is a common cause for the discoloration of lumber. Certain dark colored microscopic fungi cause a bluish or grayish discoloration in the sapwood of the tree. However, not

December 13, 2023 No Comments

4 Reasons to Consider IP Monitors for Industrial Facilities

This blog was submitted by Southern Forest Products Association associate member Opticom Technologies. The original post can be found by clicking here. IP monitors for industrial facilities are rarely discussed industrial

October 4, 2023 No Comments

Optimize Efficiency and Productivity With Industrial Video Monitoring

This blog was submitted by Southern Forest Products Association associate member Opticom Technologies. The original post can be found by clicking here. The supply chain disruption that started in 2020

September 8, 2023 No Comments

Southern Pine Flooring: Attractive, Durable, Versatile

Any investment in wood flooring can be justified when the material selected provides long-term wear resistance, general utility, and a decorative appearance. That’s where Southern Pine flooring comes in. Three

September 8, 2023 No Comments

Southern Pine Lumber for Marine Construction

Southern Pine lumber for marine construction is a natural choice and can be used for residential and commercial applications such as docks, piers, marinas, bulkheads, boardwalks, and light vehicular bridges.

August 17, 2023 No Comments

Where, How Can You Use Southern Pine?

Southern Pine lumber has been popular since colonial times and remains the preferred choice for today’s design/build professionals and even do-it-yourself users. One of the most reasonably priced options, it

July 24, 2023 No Comments

Are You Storing Lumber Properly to Keep It Strong?

Storing lumber properly may sound easy, but it’s more than just placing a tarp over a pile of Southern Pine. Proper seasoning and storage provide optimal dimensional stability of lumber

April 21, 2023 No Comments

Southern Pine Lumber Grading, Standards 101

There are three Southern Pine lumber grading methods for sorting Southern Pine dimension lumber and assigning design values: Visually Graded Lumber This is the oldest and most common of the

April 21, 2023 No Comments

Why is it Difficult to Find Custom Lumber Dimensions?

A modern-day lumber mill in the U.S. is highly sophisticated and can turn logs into standard ready-to-use lumber in a matter of minutes. But what about custom lumber dimensions? But

January 31, 2023 No Comments

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