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Feb 24, 2021
Wood Trends You'll Love in 2021
Blog Category: Project Inspiration
A new year brings new home improvement projects and wood trends to discover. When it comes to wood, we see some deviations from past trends, but the focus on quality, lasting materials is here to stay. Check out some of the latest wood trends you'll see in 2021. You never...
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Feb 17, 2021
How You Know It's Time to Replace Your Wood Floors
Blog Category: Flooring
Quality wood flooring can last for years, and its longevity gives it unmatched character. But like any natural material, it still degrades over time. This process can be sped up by environmental conditions like heavy foot traffic, pets, incorrect installation, improper cleaning methods, and more. And while wood flooring can...
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Feb 10, 2021
Why Choose Wood Siding- The Contractor Edition
Blog Category: Siding
Wood siding is a tried and true favorite for upscale homes, resorts, and commercial buildings alike. A crowd-favorite in the Rocky Mountain region and beyond, the homey and cozy qualities of wood siding are highly sought-after. While the popularity of vinyl and fiber cement sidings still thrives for their minimal...
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Feb 03, 2021
4 Inviting Entryway Design Ideas
Blog Category: Project Inspiration
Whether you realize it or not, your entryway sets the tone for your entire home and can make or break your home's curb appeal. Timber frame entryway trusses are incredibly inviting and make a great first impression on visitors. They offer a chance to express your unique style and...
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Jan 29, 2021
Free Local Firewood Delivery Through February 28
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You asked we delivered… literally! From February 1st through February 28th, 2021 Marks Lumber is offering free delivery within a 20-mile radius of our location* when you purchase a 40-yard box truckload of split Douglas fir firewood. *If delivery is outside this area, regular delivery charges apply. What is it...
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Jan 20, 2021
Frequently Asked Questions About Wood Flooring
Blog Category: Flooring
In our more than 75 years of selling quality wood, we've heard hundreds of questions about our flooring products at Marks Lumber. Whether you're selecting and installing wood flooring for the first time, or this isn't your first rodeo, we're here to answer your questions so you can get moving...
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Jan 13, 2021
Save On a Shiplap Siding Package from Marks Lumber
Blog Category: Siding
Marks Lumber is now offering 5% off your shiplap siding package with the purchase of 500 square feet of 1x8x8 or 1x8x10 shiplap through February 28th, 2021! Shiplap is a wonderful option for anyone looking for a traditional siding option that’s easy to install and stands the test of time...
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Maintaining Your Circle Sawn Floors
Blog Category: Flooring
There's nothing that quite matches the beauty and character of Marks Lumber's circle sawn, Douglas fir flooring. While circle sawn floors may look rustic and low maintenance, they still require regular cleanings and refinishing every now and then. Proper upkeep of wood floors is necessary to maintain their natural...
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Dec 30, 2020
How Marks Lumber Stacks Up Against Other Sawmills
Blog Category: Lumber Process
Marks Lumber is a family-owned, specialty sawmill located in Clancy, Montana. Our owners still come to work each day to carry on the 75-year family tradition of providing quality lumber directly to consumers. However, a history of excellence is not all that sets Marks Lumber apart from most other sawmills...
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Dec 23, 2020
Montana’s Best Management Practices: Protecting Water Quality and the Entire Forest Ecosystem
Blog Category: Forestry
Water is one of our most precious natural resources, which is why protecting and maintaining our water quality is so important. The current rise in catastrophic wildfires across the country is beginning to threaten our water quality as ash settles into streams, and vegetation surrounding waterways is burned away...
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