Dear James: I went out to buy some lumber for some home projects. I was overwhelmed by the different kinds of lumber. What do the different grades and types of lumber mean? — Bobbi T. Dear Bobbi: ...

Dear James: I went out to buy some lumber for some home projects. I was overwhelmed by the different kinds of lumber. Dear Bobbi: Lumber is more than just a tree cut up into boards. There are many ...

In 2004 new types were of pressure treated lumber were introduced to the Virgin Islands. In 2008 an alarming percentage of that lumber started to fail. Prior to 2004, the pressure treated lumber sold ...

Lumber, especially softwood lumber like pine and spruce, is critical to U.S. home construction. Its availability and price directly affect housing costs and broader economic activity in the building ...

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