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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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Aug 17, 2022
Forest to Flooring: Making Wood Products Even More Sustainable
Blog Category: Forestry
At the forefront of our attempts to find the most environmentally friendly building materials are wood products. Wood, unlike its concrete and steel alternatives, is a renewable resource that stores carbon even after it is manufactured and turned into finished wood products. Yet, there are still areas of improvement that...
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Aug 03, 2022
Tips for Buying Wood From a Sawmill
Blog Category: Circle Sawn Lumber, How To, Lumber Process
If you work with wood products frequently, you may have thought about purchasing lumber directly from a sawmill. While there are many advantages to buying wood straight from a mill, it can be a little intimidating the first time you do it. Here are a few tips and tricks to...
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Jul 27, 2022
Project Planning: Replacing Your Wood Siding
Blog Category: Project Inspiration, Siding
Homeowners often dread when major home maintenance projects hang over their heads. But that doesn’t have to be the case with proper project planning. When the time comes to replace your home’s siding, you can take care of the project step by step, ensuring a finished product you love. Here’s...
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Jul 20, 2022
Forest Health and Human Intervention
Blog Category: Forestry
Nature vs. nurture. It’s a topic often discussed in psychology and genetics – a concept you may have even questioned in regard to your own children’s behaviors. However, it's also a point of contention in forest management issues. When it comes to forests, should we nurture them through intervention or...
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Jul 13, 2022
5 Reasons to Choose Shiplap Siding
Blog Category: Siding
Shiplap is classic – this style of joinery dates all the way back to the 15th century. But it has also swelled in popularity in recent years to become a bit of a movement, even a buzzword, in design and construction. So, what’s all the hubbub about? Here are just...
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Jul 06, 2022
5 Benefits of Choosing Wood Flooring
Blog Category: Flooring
Wood floors offer a timeless look that can change the entire feel of your home. Even with the many different flooring options now available, the look of real wood floors really can’t be matched. However, even if you dream of hardwood floors, you may be wondering if they’re really the...
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