Resources

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Resources

The Southern Forest Products Association (SFPA) provides its members and the greater Southern Pine lumber community with a range of resources to ensure the proper and safe use of Southern Pine lumber.

SFPA Blog

The SFPA blog is the resource for all your Southern Pine lumber needs in six main areas. Check it out to get the latest information on:

Industry news

The latest lumber and forestry trends and analysis, Southern Pine shipment and exports data, and more

International

Insights from tradeshows, updates on global promotion efforts, country/region-specific analysis, and more

Resources

Technical guidance on using Southern Pine, insight on technology and equipment, statistics on sustainability, and more

Member News

Updates on new hires and promotions, new products, mergers and acquisitions, and more

EXPO

Pertinent information on registration, hotels, site location, dates, and more

SFPA News

Updates on association events, federal funding for programs, monthly report from the executive director, and more

Lumber Shorts

Newsletter

Lumber Shorts is SFPA’s monthly e-roundup delivered the fourth Tuesday of every month that includes all things Southern Pine from lumber to resources. Our executive director also provides updates and quick takes on the industry. SFPA members receive a special Lumber Shorts-Members-Only edition the second Tuesday of each month.

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Library

SFPA’s Lumber Library is where you can learn how to best use Southern Pine lumber in your next project. Each of the more than 15 publications provides design-build professionals, residential contractors, do-it-yourselfers, and everyone in between tools and technical guidance for designing and building with Southern Pine.

Resource Design Values

The lumber industry conducts ongoing testing and invests millions of dollars to provide the most accurate and reliable design values for structural lumber. The latest design values for visually graded Southern Pine dimension lumber became effective June 1, 2013.

Specifying Southern Pine Lumber

Do you know how to specify Southern Pine lumber products? SFPA provides guidelines to help minimize misunderstandings between specifier and supplier and even offers a few specification examples from sill plates to roof rafters to floor joists to trim.

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Lumber Grading

Whether you are in the process of building a house, adding a deck, working on an industrial project, or merely selecting wood for a do-it-yourself endeavor, understanding the characteristics and typical uses for each grade of lumber is essential to guarantee your materials conform to the benchmarks of safety, visual appeal, and functionality.

Social Media

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