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.

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.

How do you calculate board measure, and why would you ever need to? In this episode of our Wood Technology Series, we get into the details of calculating board measurement and explain the nuances every tradesperson should be aware of.

Today, we’re kicking off our Plywood Series with T.R. Cauthorn, Panel Sales Manager at Hampton Lumber, a leading sustainable lumber producer based in Washington and Oregon and one of Dunn Lumber’s long-standing suppliers.

Weather can heavily impact exterior doors, so it’s important to know what products work best for your climate and your home’s overhang protection.

From how to read your policy to understanding Washington laws that may impact you, we're covering everything you need to know about contractor liability insurance for your business in this new series. 

For the best materials when building or remodeling a home, look at siding and trim products from ColorPlus® Technology finishes from James Hardie.

In Part 1 of this two-part series, Fortress Building Products Vice President of Product and Brand Toby Bostwick breaks down the pros and cons of wood deck framing vs. steel deck framing.

With the right skills and tools, you can buy rough lumber and take it all the way down to surfaced, finished, usable product for a job.

Today, we’re covering the difference between planers and jointers, the process of turning rough lumber into a finished material, and how you can do some of this work right at a job site.

In this episode of our decking series, we talk to Trex about the history of manufactured decking.

In this four-part video series, we speak with Brian Horstmann, Director of Pacific Northwest for James Hardie, diving deep into the brand’s siding products with ColorPlus® Technology finishes.

At Dunn, we know wood is our greatest renewable resource, which is why engineered lumber is such an important product. In this video, learn why engineered wood is so sustainable—and why some prefer it to natural lumber.

There are many ways to join two pieces of wood together, but if you want a super strong and incredibly smooth joint, you need a biscuit joiner.

Hardie® siding with ColorPlus® Technology finishes are uniquely designed to withstand the test of time. Today we discuss the varied benefits of using them in your building project.

We’re back with part two of our Biscuit Joiner 101 discussion. Today, Dave gives us a demonstration of how to actually use a biscuit joiner to make sturdy, seamless joints.

See how simple geometry can help you calculate the length of a hip rafter.

Master basic hip roof framing techniques with this in-depth video guide.

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.

From door size to hardware, these tips will help you make a statement with your front door.

Wood routers can cut all sorts of grooves, slots, holes, decorative edges, and more, all while creating a smooth, finished product, even on hard materials. In today’s conversation, Dave covers the three basic types of routers and what they’re used for.

MoistureShield’s CoolDeck Technology minimizes heat absorption and optimizes heat reflection for a measurably cooler deck surface. 

Precision is key when it comes to layout projects like stairs or siding, and often, simply writing down your measurements isn’t enough to ensure accurate cuts every time. That’s where a story pole comes in.

Unlike traditional framed cabinets, frameless cabinetry provides sleek design and more space for storage and organization.

In this video from Catie’s virtual course curriculum, she explains how building length and total run can help you calculate hip ridge length.