A parking lot is an essential feature for any industrial or commercial property. They can be made of either gravel, asphalt, or concrete. Making sure your property’s parking lot is smooth and free from cracks and potholes will help to promote a safe, productive environment at your plant, factory, or place of business. Whether they’re […]
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Is It Better to Have More Plies in a Sheet of Plywood? Part 3
If you’ve already read the first two installments in this three-part series (see Part 1 & 2), you’ll realize that glue is one of the top factors to look at when it comes to determining the quality of the plywood you plan to purchase. The reason why this particular factor tends to fluctuate so much […]
Is It Better to Have More Plies in a Sheet of Plywood? Part 2
Choosing quality plywood is an essential element of success when it comes to construction projects that involve the use of this practical building material. In the first article of this three-part series we determined that, in spite of conventional wisdom that would say otherwise, more plies doesn’t always equal higher quality plywood. In fact, though […]
Is It Better to Have More Plies in a Sheet of Plywood? Part 1
Dealing with plywood can be challenging, especially when it comes to determining its overall quality. Not all pieces of plywood, even those with the same dimensions, perform in exactly the same way. Often, it’s assumed that the more plies there are in a panel of plywood, the better quality it will be, but this just […]
The Why & How of Finishing Your New Deck – Part 3
Implement Deck Finishing Solutions In the first two articles of this three-part series (see Part 1 and 2), we highlighted the reasons why decking boards are going to need some finishing once they reach their final destination. This article below will give some helpful tips on how to finish your decking boards so they’ll look […]
The Why & How of Finishing Your New Deck – Part 2
Decking Needs to Be Finished Because It Has Plenty of Opportunities to Get Dirty Before Installation As detailed in the first article in this three-part series, decking ends up getting extremely dirty on its journey from the sawmill, across the ocean, to the lumber yard, and finally, to the job site. Each time it’s stacked […]
The Why & How of Finishing Your New Deck- Part 1
When decking boards reach the job site, they aren’t a finished product. In this three-part article series, we’ll take a closer look at reasons why decking boards require finishing and explore the appropriate steps you can take to make sure your decking boards are properly finished. Decking Has to Be Finished Because It Has to […]
Planning for Decking Gaps
When you have a basic understanding of wood movement, you won’t be surprised at the idea that whatever size gap you put between decking boards, that gap will change throughout the year. As moisture levels shift, the boards will absorb and shed moisture, making the time of year you’re installing the deck a major factor […]
What Furniture Makers Need in a Lumber Supplier
The McIlvain family first established itself in the U.S. lumber industry during our nation’s colonial period. That’s right, dating all the way back to 1740, the McIlvains have been furnishing various industries with premium hardwood lumber. Among the many industries we serve, furniture makers have a special place in our hearts. Not only do we […]
Answering Questions about Walnut Downgrading, Part 3
As you begin to understand why downgrading makes sense for Walnut lumber, hopefully you’ll agree with us that it’s a good idea. But even if you don’t, it’s not likely to change anytime soon, so you’ll do well to understand precisely what the differences are between how Walnut is graded and how other North American […]