The bread-and-butter profile of the moulding world, this collection of classic early twentieth-century design is typical of patterns found across the country in the homey bungalows, foursquares, and cottages built between 1900 and 1930.
Emblematic of an era when the only thing more abundant than wood was the public’s love for rich ornamentation, Victorian moulding represented a high point for beautiful trim and elaborate millwork.
The colonial style is based off what was happening in architectural trends at America’s founding, including a response to styles throughout Europe during the 15th, 16th, and 17th centuries.
Drawing inspiration from Norman castles, Mediterranean villas, French cottages, and English Tudor manors, the historic revival homes of the Jazz Age reveled in rich woodwork executed in exotic species that conveyed a strong sense of old-world charm.
Cleaner and more angular than the fancy Victorian styles that preceded them, craftsman moulding is usually built around a post and lintel look, often with creative joinery that evokes mortise and tenon or pegged construction.
In this episode of our decking series, we talk to Trex about the history of manufactured decking.
The midcentury modern style developed after World War II, while a new generation of homeowners built countless Capes, ramblers, and ranch houses in the rapidly expanding suburbs around the country.
Today, T.R. takes us through a brief history of how plywood has been produced and used in the U.S—and how the Pacific Northwest has played a role throughout plywood’s ongoing evolution.
In this first installment of our three-part series, Sarah from Sawhorse Revolution gives a history of shop classes and explains why there are fewer of them today.
Wood Technology Center instructor Dave Borgatti gives us a brief history of lumber manufacturing and how lumber sizing and naming have evolved over the years.
Wood can behave like a wick by soaking moisture into its interior grain, which then causes decay. It's unfortunate that extensive damage can occur not only from decay but also from neglect.
Learn more about the enduring quality and history of our blue-end studs in this post by Dunn Lumber President Mike Dunn.
Seattle’s Wood Technology Center is keeping the city’s carpentry roots alive through cutting-edge education.
Seattle Central College's Wood Technology Center provides some of the best woodworking education you can find; in this post, we learn the history of the center and an overview of its core offerings.
Part two of our series on restoring the historic windows at Seattle's Moana Apartments.
In this series, our good friend and expert in pressure treated wood, Dennis McWhirter of Exterior Wood, answers common questions about treated wood.
Dunn Lumber President Mike Dunn sits down with Ebanista Director Jonathan Cohen to discuss Jonathan's history in furniture-making, his passion for the school, and the kinds of students he hopes to attract.
In this episode of our pressure-treated lumber series with Exterior Wood’s Dennis McWhirter, learn the difference between pressure-treated lumber (commercial usage) and railroad ties (industrial usage).
Volunteers Joseph and Melissa Irons of Irons Brothers Construction share about their company's history with Rampathon and the positive impact they've experienced as a result.
Understanding different milling methods is critical to selecting the right lumber product. Learn how to tell the difference between a quartersawn, rift-sawn, and plain-sawn piece of lumber in this installment of our Wood Technology series.
We're proud to be a partner of Rampathon, which has constructed more than 450 free wheelchair access ramps for neighbors in need. Learn more about the history of Rampathon, as well as opportunities to support this enduring community program.
In today’s podcast, Lindsey Grove from WindsorONE covers key ways the brand does business differently, all while making truly beautiful, high-quality, durable trim boards and more.
In this second installment of our three-part series, Sarah from Sawhorse Revolution shares her views on the current state of shop classes and why they’re beneficial.
Throughout 2017, Dunn Solutions will keep up with Daniel Westbrook as he restores this historic Seattle residence. In part one, Daniel explores the importance of historic home restoration.
