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Southern Pine Industry Eyes Recovery Signals

During this first half of 2012, some faint glimmers of hope have appeared for the recovery of home construction markets, perhaps in the not-too-distant future. Building permits are up one month, down a bit the next. Indexes measuring builder confidence have reached a...

Lumber Design Value Changes Approved By ALSC

Following proposals from the Southern Pine Inspection Bureau (SPIB), the American Lumber Standard Committee (ALSC) recently approved a design value change for No. 2 2×4 visually graded southern pine lumber. Southern pine No. 2 2x4s are affected, as well as lower...