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: ...

Q: I am planning a few remodeling projects in the older house I just bought. They will require lumber. There are many different types of lumber at the home center and prices really vary. What type is ...

Selecting lumber for your deck is a balancing act between budget, beauty, and the quality of the lumber. For example, the type of wood typically used for framing is different than lumber for decking ...

This is a basic overview of reasons for grading lumber, measurement of boards, and NHLA lumber grading rules. Limited practice of grading sample boards. We will discuss how log quality affects lumber ...

Building a house, garage or even a shed today isn’t as easy as going to the local lumberyard and buying whatever dimension of wood you need. A lot of emphasis goes into the grade of the wood and its ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A Purdue Extension workshop for producers and users of hardwood lumber will offer advice on proper application for different lumber grades and provide the opportunity to ...

The right lumber is key to a successful deck-building project. We’ll walk you through how to select lumber, examine the quality, and more. Selecting the best wood for decks is a balancing act between ...

Below is a compilation of questions and answers pertaining to lumber and best practices for solid wood machining operations, as submitted to Dr. Gene Wengert, the Wood Doctor. Q. We are seeing some ...