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BOB HEIDENREICH:Top 10 Decking Trends
A look at the latest decking trends.
BY: BOB HEIDENREICHIt can be a challenge when someone comes into your store asking about products and trends....
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PRODUCT PICKS: Decking
The outdoor living market is expanding, and it shows no signs of stopping.
BY: LBM STAFF REPORT
The outdoor living market is expanding, and it shows no...
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SHOWROOM STRATEGIES: Ocean Springs Lumber & Supply Co.
An Interview with Russell Oakes, Millwork Specialist at Ocean Springs Lumber & Supply Co.
Q: Describe your company’s showroom experience for customers:
A: Our showroom is...
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GIVING BACK: Paving the Way for the Future
Kuiken Brothers gives high school students a taste of the LBM industry.
One of the key challenges facing our industry is an aging workforce and...
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JOHN D. WAGNER: Can 2x6s be Cheaper than 2×4 Framing?
APA Thinks So. And It Can Prove It.
Guess how many U.S. homes are framed with 2x6s? I was surprised to learn that it’s 45%....
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Lumber and Panels: The Capacity Issue
North American wood products markets are recovering. Where will supply come from?
During the Great Recession, the biggest concern facing North American wood products markets...
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MANAGING RISK: A Worst Case Scenario
Planning for the unexpected should be part of your technology plan.
Just miles away from your workplace, during your morning commute, you begin to see...
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NLBMDA: NLRB Reissues “Ambush Election” Rule
On February 6, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a new version of the “ambush election” rule.
On February 6, the National Labor Relations...
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SHOWROOM STRATEGIES: ProBuild Wilmington
An Interview with Steve Caudill, General Manager of ProBuild Wilmington.
Q: Your recent showroom project at ProBuild Wilmington gives you 10,000 square feet of space....
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HOT PRODUCTS: 2014 INTERNATIONAL BUILDERS’ SHOW
Our picks from the 2014 International Builders' Show.
On February 4-6, the LBM Journal team worked the exhibit floor at the International Builders' Show, which...
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