Environmental

Southern Yellow Pine’s Environmental Promise: Building a Sustainable Future.  

Southern Yellow Pine stands as a champion in the construction industry, seamlessly blending strength and sustainability. Harvested from responsibly managed forests in the southern United States, this versatile wood not only boasts remarkable durability but also contributes to environmental conservation.

Wood. It’s Sustainable.

Wood. It’s Sustainable.

Using wood to replace steel and cement in construction is a move the building industry is gravitating towards, and has double benefits for climate stabilization. Learn…

Science, Tech, Engineering, Math and…Lumber. Here’s How.

Science, Tech, Engineering, Math and…Lumber. Here’s How.

There is a lot more to lumber than meets the eye. A simple tree growing in the forest is so much more than just a natural, renewable commodity. There is a lot to know about what can be done with wood, using modern technology, to further its use…

What makes the Southern U.S. the “Woodbasket”?

What makes the Southern U.S. the “Woodbasket”?

The green shaded area in this map depicts the native range of loblolly pine. Image via Pinemap.org. If you live in any of the 13 Southern states that span Virginia to Texas, you can proudly say you live in the Wood Basket of the United States….

The Truth About Wood-boring Bees

The Truth About Wood-boring Bees

Buzz Off Most people are familiar with termites being a danger to the wood around their homes, but there are other critters that can be a problem too. One many people might not know about is the wood-boring bee, a.k.a. the carpenter bee. Where…

Understanding Southern Yellow Pine

Understanding Southern Yellow Pine

How Much Do You Know About SYP? Take a walk around any lumber yard, and odds are good you’ll be treated to the distinctive aroma of Southern Yellow Pine. SYP – the nickname given to this wood by those in the know – is hugely popular in…