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Dec 21, 2022
Tips for Using Radiant Heating with Wood Floors
Blog Category: Flooring
One of the best parts of living in Montana is experiencing all the seasons – and yes, we include wintertime. However, as much as we may love the changes in weather, we definitely don’t want to feel those inside our homes. If you’re building or looking to upgrade your heating...
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Dec 07, 2022
Mountain Home Design Trends
Blog Category: Project Inspiration
Mountain homes tend to give off cozy, inviting, and relaxing vibes. Ranging anywhere from the trending mountain modern style to classic cabins, mountain homes can be anything you want. Despite their varying styles, mountain homes commonly incorporate natural design elements that complement the surrounding environment. Here are five trends we've...
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Nov 23, 2022
Log to Lumber: A Look Inside Our Newly Renovated Sawmill
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Things looked a little different here at Marks Lumber in 2022, with massive improvements being made to our sawmill. Starting in April, preparations began as we removed the old equipment and began installing a new edger and trimmer in order to create a safer, more efficient work environment for our...
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Nov 09, 2022
Forestry Infrastructure: Sustaining Montana's Forests and the Timber Products Industry
Blog Category: Forestry
Maintaining healthy forests in Montana is the ultimate goal of the forest products industry. Despite strong efforts to restore our forests to diverse, healthy, and resilient ecosystems, there is still more that needs to be done. It takes a village to create a healthy forest, and having a robust sawmill...
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Oct 26, 2022
What is Circle Sawn Lumber and What Can I Use it For?
Blog Category: Circle Sawn Lumber
If you're new to our site or just new to woodworking and construction in general, you may have found yourself wondering – what in the world is circle sawn lumber? More importantly, you may be wondering what people use rough lumber for other than landscaping or exterior applications. If you've...
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Oct 12, 2022
Five Reasons to Choose Circle Sawn Flooring
Blog Category: Flooring
Circle sawn flooring holds a host of benefits for any building project. From durability and low-maintenance perks to a classic look that you’ll love for decades, you can’t go wrong with this unique textured lumber as the visual foundation of your home. Here are just a few reasons to choose...
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Sep 28, 2022
Why Choose Circle Sawn Material
Blog Category: Project Inspiration, Circle Sawn Lumber
Rough-textured lumber can give your home a unique, mountain modern look that can’t be replicated. However, authentic circle sawn material can be difficult to find nowadays, as many of the old circle saw mills switched to a band saw process to increase efficiency. Marks Lumber specializes in circle sawn lumber...
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Sep 20, 2022
Come Tour Our Newly Renovated Mill on October 21st, 2022
Blog Category: Marks News & Events
Event Details What: Mill Tour and Customer Appreciation Day When: Friday, October 21, 2022, from 9 am - 3 pm Where: Marks Lumber: 30 Lump Gulch Rd, Clancy, MT 59634 Overview In 2011, the Montana Legislature established the third week in October (16-22) as Montana Forest Products Week. The week...
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Sep 07, 2022
Materials that Pair Well with Wood in Your Home
Blog Category: Project Inspiration
Wood has it all: style, strength, timelessness, and the ability to compliment just about any decor. Whether you’re incorporating tongue and groove paneling throughout your home, or you’re keeping it simple with wood floors, you can embrace the limitless pairings that wood provides. If you can dream up the combination...
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Aug 24, 2022
What is Board and Batten Siding?
Blog Category: Siding
Board and Batten siding is a classic siding that can be found on old barns and houses all throughout Montana and the entire U.S. It is a style that has stood the test of time and one that is now making a comeback as a trendy, contemporary siding option. So...
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