Advancing the Southern Pine Lumber Industry since 1915

A modern-day lumber mill in the U.S. is highly sophisticated and can turn logs into standard ready-to-use lumber in a matter of minutes. But what about custom lumber dimensions? But the process is highly automated, using X-ray scanning, 3-D modeling, lasers, and a host of computer analysis to determine the maximum value of lumber a […]

Wood-frame construction performs exceptionally well in earthquakes thanks to its lighter weight compared to concrete, multiple nailed connections which allows flexibility to yield to movement, and repetitive framing members with numerous fasteners that provide redundant load paths. In contrast, concrete or concrete block construction is far more rigid and more likely to fail in earthquakes […]

Lumber traders and construction professionals throughout the Caribbean know fully that pressure-treated lumber is a must, particularly given the harsh tropical climate in the region. On a per-capita basis, buyers in the Caribbean choose pressure-treated Southern Pine over non-treated more than anywhere else in the world. When choosing pressure-treated wood, an important consideration is the […]