Craig A Shutt
Craig A. Shutt, senior contributing editor of LBM Journal, has more than 35 years of experience covering the LBM industry.
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IN DEPTH: Technology Tools
Dealers are becoming more adept with their technology and are looking to create efficiencies that provide better and faster customer service that aids their...
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IN DEPTH: Fasteners
Desire for speed, code restrictions and new materials are creating more highly engineered fasteners with more effectiveness—if installers choose the best one for their...
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IN DEPTH: Engineered Lumber
Changes rolling through the engineered-lumber products (ELP) market have manufacturers and dealers staying attuned to market needs more closely than ever. Code restrictions, potential...
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IN DEPTH: Material Handling
Dealers are learning how efficient their yards can operate as sales pick up and inventory turns happen faster. Some are discovering they’ve delayed equipment...
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IN DEPTH: Siding
Homeowners look to aesthetics as the driving force in their purchase choice, but other factors, including long-term performance and maintenance needs play key roles.
Aesthetics...
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IN DEPTH: Roofing
System selling grows, but contractors and homeowners are paying more attention to the value provided by each piece as they realize the importance of...
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In Depth
IN DEPTH: Doors and Windows
Energy efficiency, privacy, security and aesthetics drive purchase decisions, but trends are evolving as upgrades become expectations.
Entry doors, patio doors and windows work together...
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IN DEPTH EXTRA: Deck Accessories
Railings, lighting, mouldings and other complements are growing rapidly as homeowners look to expand their outdoor-living space and blend interior and exterior.
As the outdoor...
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IN DEPTH EXTRA: Deck Fasteners
Fastener options expand as deck compositions and safety concerns make customers evaluate what options provide the fastest, best-looking and most-efficient choice.
By: Craig A. Shutt
As...
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IN DEPTH: Decks
New options continue to come to market, shifting from uncapped composites and expanding color and material options.
As the market rebounds and homeowners look to...
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