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Aug 04, 2021
Common Timber Frame Joinery
Blog Category: Timber Frame
Timber framing is a unique type of construction where the wooden frame supports the entire weight of a building. While post and beam construction is similar in that it also creates a self-supporting structure, the type of joinery is what really sets timber framing apart from other types of...
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Jul 28, 2021
Everything You Need to Know About Waney Edge Siding
Blog Category: Siding
Waney edge siding – also called wavy edge or live edge siding – is incredibly popular in the Rocky Mountain region for its unique look. A waney edge is a natural log edge that has not been cut into a straight line. Always applied horizontally, waney edge siding lends...
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Jul 14, 2021
5 Reasons to Build a Timber Frame Home
Blog Category: Timber Frame
Timber frames homes are some of the most stunning structures out there. Exposed timbers, intricate wood joinery, and stand-out trusses are all design features of timber frame homes that set them apart from other builds. While timber frame homes are considered more of a traditional building design, timber frames can...
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Jul 07, 2021
Summer Project Inspiration with Circle Sawn Timber Products
Blog Category: Project Inspiration, Circle Sawn Lumber
With the snow melted off and the sun finally shining, you're probably starting to dream of all the upcoming home improvement projects this summer will have in store for you. At Marks Lumber, our circle sawn, Douglas fir lumber, and timber products are the perfect choices for exterior projects that...
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Jun 30, 2021
How to Use A Rustic Grade Siding
Blog Category: Siding
Rustic siding options are an economical way to side cabins and outbuildings. They can be a great option to consider when looking for a no-fuss protective barrier for your next project. At Marks Lumber, we carry two different product grades for siding, paneling, and flooring: Grade 2 and better...
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Jun 23, 2021
Log Yard Manager Troy Morse Leaving Marks Lumber After 25 Years
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Last week, we said goodbye to one of the longest-serving members of the Marks Lumber team, Troy Morse. Troy has been working at Marks Lumber for the past 25 years, starting as a logger and working his way up to the log yard manager. Troy has watched and helped the...
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Jun 16, 2021
Biophilic Design: The Health Benefits of Using Wood Products in Your Home
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Now more than ever, people are spending more time indoors due to the rise of urbanization and the evolution of technology. Today, the majority of office workers spend an average of 8-9 hours a day indoors. One Australian study found that about half of the workers surveyed spend an hour...
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Jun 09, 2021
Why Developers Are Opting for Wood in Commercial Buildings
Blog Category: Project Inspiration, Sustainable Lumber Practices
Wood is perhaps the longest used building material in human history, with the first timber dwelling built more than 10,000 years ago. Timber has stood the test of time and is still considered one of the best options for building materials when it comes to both the structure, interior, and...
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Jun 02, 2021
Representative Rosendale Visits Marks Lumber
Blog Category: Marks News & Events
This week, United States Representative Matthew Rosendale stopped by Marks Lumber to take a tour of our facility and discuss the current state of Montana’s timber products industry. As Representative Rosendale toured the sawmill with operations manager Jeremy Glatz, a very candid conversation commenced regarding current lumber prices, forest management...
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May 26, 2021
5 Things to Know About Marks Lumber
Blog Category: Sustainable Lumber Practices
You may or may not have heard about Marks Lumber until now, but chances are, if you've made it this far, you might be considering doing business with us. If that's the case, there are some things you should know about us that make our company unique. Here are five...
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