Working with Wood

In the first installment of our new series on pressure-treated wood, Dennis McWhirter shares his expertise on the treatment process. 

Learn the differences between kiln-dried cedar and air-dried cedar and the ideal moisture content for each from Paul Mackie of the Western Red Cedar Lumber Association.

Mr. Cedar is back on the Dunn Solutions blog to discuss western red cedar's best uses—including exterior applications. 

Mr. Cedar returns to the Dunn Solutions blog to discuss the origin and scope of the WRCLA.

Master craftsman Daniel Westbrook shows you how to use a scrap of wood to quickly improve miter joints two different ways.

In the introduction to our series with "Mr. Cedar" himself, Paul Mackie answers a big, basic question: What is western red cedar?

Gary Katz of Katz Roadshow and THISIsCarpentry discusses everything from how to use a moisture meter to creating better miter joints in this Dunn Solutions podcast. 

Posts are a crucial part of any fence, and this simple replacement technique will keep yours going for the long term.

Building to prevent decay is a practice that tradespeople in the Pacific Northwest need to keep up on, given the influx of available materials and products on the market today.

Learn more about the enduring quality and history of our blue-end studs in this post by Dunn Lumber President Mike Dunn. 

Custom railing millwork provides a safety barrier and separates the home's spaces while beautifying an otherwise sterile post and steps. Learn more with this instructive tutorial from master carpenter Daniel Westbrook.  

Andy Hehl of Kebony discusses the benefits of modified wood and provides answers to construction-related questions.