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Wood or Composite Decking: Which is Best?

We may be approaching winter, winter, but this is the perfect time to start planning your dream deck for spring. Every year, more than a million decks are built or

October 21, 2025 No Comments

Choosing Pressure-treated Lumber: Which Preservative Level is Best?

Builders and lumber traders, especially in tropical climates such as the South and the Caribbean, know one truth better than anyone: pressure-treated lumber isn’t optional — it’s essential. From intense

October 21, 2025 No Comments

From the Executive Director: October 2025

2026 Reverse Trade Mission SFPA recently welcomed six suppliers, importers, and design-build professionals from throughout the Caribbean for our 2026 Reverse Trade Mission, showcasing how Southern Pine lumber is sustainably

October 13, 2025 No Comments

Who Knew? Some ‘Softwoods’ Actually Are Harder Than ‘Hardwoods’

One of the biggest myths in the lumber world is that softwoods are “softer” or weaker than hardwoods. Sounds logical, right? Not quite. The truth is, the terms softwood and

October 10, 2025 No Comments

Why is a 2×4 not actually a 2×4?

If you’ve ever picked up a “2×4” and thought, Wait a second… this doesn’t measure 2 inches by 4 inches! — you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common

October 8, 2025 No Comments

Pressure-Treated Wood Preservatives 101

Wood is one of the world’s most trusted building materials — natural, renewable, and beautiful. But in outdoor and high-moisture conditions, it needs a little help to resist insects, fungi,

October 1, 2025 No Comments

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

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