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Why Use Wood-frame Construction in Seismic, High-Wind Zones?

Wood-frame construction performs exceptionally well in earthquakes thanks to its lighter weight compared to concrete, multiple nailed connections, which allows flexibility to yield to movement, and repetitive framing members with

January 28, 2023 No Comments

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

pressure-treated lumber Lumber traders and construction professionals throughout the Caribbean know fully that pressure-treated lumber is a must, particularly given the harsh tropical climate in the region. On a per-capita

January 26, 2023 No Comments

Beware of ‘Ripping’ Lumber in Structural Use

Ripping lumber is when lumber dealers will “rip”, or split in two, a piece of lumber to yield two boards from one. That may be a money-saving option but it

January 24, 2023 No Comments

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

It’s a common misperception certain species of softwoods are “softer,” or less dense, than hardwood species. But hardness and density are not relevant for classification. Species classified as softwoods (coniferous)

January 18, 2023 No Comments

Why is a 2×4 not actually a 2×4?

Have you ever wondered why a 2×4 doesn’t actually measure exactly 2 inches by 4 inches? U.S. lumber sizes come in four categories: boards (1-inch thick) dimension lumber (2-4 inches

January 16, 2023 No Comments

Pressure-Treated Wood Preservatives 101

Wood can be subject to attack by insects, microorganisms, and decay fungi, especially in high-moisture conditions. That’s why many builders opt for pressure-treated wood with preservatives to help ensure long-term

December 20, 2022 No Comments

Wood or Composite Decking: Which is Best?

It may be winter, but it’s never too early to start planning your deck project for the spring. Each year, more than a million decks are built or upgraded in

December 5, 2022 No Comments

SFPA Helps Develop New Spanish Datasheet on SYP

SFPA and American Softwoods have collaborated with the Spanish Wood Trade and Industry Association (AEIM) to produce a data sheet on Southern Yellow Pine in Spanish. The document includes a

November 5, 2021 No Comments

New Book on International Marketing for Forest Products Firms Published

Dr. Bob Smith from the Department of Sustainable Biomaterials at Virginia Tech recently co-authored a book titled International Marketing Practices for Small to Medium Sized Forest Products Firms. with Dr.

September 25, 2020 No Comments

Innovative Uses for Southern Pine

A new report details several Chinese projects that display innovative uses for Southern Pine lumber. Featured SYP projects include timber bridges, the Luhu Resort Hotel, and the Shanghai Poly Grand

September 11, 2020 No Comments

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