Working with Wood

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.

Cedar offers durability, versatility, and an ability to accept stains and penetrating finishes. It's also resistant to rot, making cedar an ideal wood for fencing in the rainy Pacific Northwest. 

This edition of the Dunn Lumber Podcast covers extractive bleeding, the myth that unprimed cedar can react with house wrap products, and the real green story behind Western Red Cedar lumber.

Not all jobsites are created equal. Understanding moisture conditions will ensure the success of your next project.

A set of sawhorses is vital to any jobsite. Although there are lots of options on the market, nothing quite beats a solid pair of handmade wood sawhorses.

The same conditions that grow our beautiful forests also create an environment perfect for the decay of wood. Treated lumber can be a great alternative. Here's what you need to know about treated lumber.

At Dunn Lumber, we care about providing quality materials and protecting our environment. From the forest to your home Dunn Lumber is leaving the environment better than it was when we found it.

All lumber is printed with a stamp indicating its grade, species, and dryness. Here's how to decipher what might at first be a confusing bit of information about lumber.