by Web Editor | Dec 5, 2018 | News
Thanks to innovative construction materials like cross-laminated timber (CLT) and laminated veneer lumber (LVL), wooden buildings are no longer mere houses made of sticks. Attracted by the aesthetic and environmental benefits of timber, structural engineers have...
by Web Editor | Aug 21, 2017 | News
U.S. Houses Are Using More Russian Lumber, Thanks To Canada Dispute Russia has emerged as one of the winners from the trade dispute between Canada and the U.S over lumber. The U.S. is importing more softwood lumber from overseas after it slapped tariffs on Canadian...
by Web Editor | Mar 27, 2017 | News
A mini-trade war between the U.S. and Canada is set to send lumber prices higher. At issue is the price Canadian foresters charge to cut down a tree, which is known as stumpage. The Canadians charge less than their U.S. counterparts, explains Kevin Mason, managing...