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Mar 30, 2022
The 5 Most Popular Types of Wood and What to Use Them For
Blog Category: Project Inspiration, How To
When it comes to types of wood, there are certain species that builders swear by, the fan favorites of the construction world. But you don’t have to be a professional contractor to appreciate the qualities of fine lumber. Each type of wood has its own unique qualities and characteristics...
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Mar 23, 2022
Why Shiplap Siding is the Choice Siding for Your Custom Home
Blog Category: Siding
Siding is the shell of a building and is often one of the first things people notice about your home. There are many things to consider when choosing a siding for your home, including energy efficiency, longevity, style, and maintenance. Choosing siding for custom homes can be especially tricky...
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Mar 16, 2022
How Forest Management Can Help Prevent Damage Caused by Catastrophic Wildfires
Blog Category: Sustainable Lumber Practices
Catastrophic wildfires are one of the most detrimental events forests face. Unlike low or mixed-intensity fires, large-scale wildfires burn at an extremely high temperature, destroying everything in their path. The temperature and speed at which these fires spread make them extremely difficult to contain and can cause extensive damage...
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Mar 09, 2022
How to Turn Your Dream Timber Frame Home Into a Reality
Blog Category: Timber Frame
Marks Lumber is your choice for sustainable forest products, including circle sawn timbers, flooring, siding, and rough sawn lumber. In addition to being a manufacturer and retailer, Marks Lumber is also a premium supplier of custom timber frame homes. We can help you plan, design, build, and assemble your...
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Feb 23, 2022
After the Fire: The Effects of Catastrophic Wildfires
Blog Category: Forestry
Over the past year, catastrophic wildfires have wreaked havoc on the Western United States. These large-scale forest fires are a danger to society and the land, threatening lives, homes, and the entire forest ecosystem. Despite popular belief, high-intensity wildfires are not a new phenomenon. Catastrophic fires did occur on...
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Feb 16, 2022
Marks Lumber Wins Helena Chamber Small Business of the Year Award
Blog Category: Marks News & Events
In January, Marks Lumber was honored with the Small Business of the Year Award at the Helena Area Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Luncheon. Awards were given based on company culture, participation in the Helena community and accomplishments throughout the previous year. Other winners included Opportunity Bank of Montana...
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Feb 09, 2022
How to Customize Your Spec Home
Blog Category: Project Inspiration, How To
While there is a common misconception that spec homes are often small, cookie-cutter homes, this isn't necessarily the case. Spec homes can be beautifully designed with unique elements found throughout. So what exactly is a spec home? Spec homes are designed and built by the builder without the input of...
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Feb 02, 2022
5 Reasons to Build a Custom Home
Blog Category: Project Inspiration, Timber Frame
If you are starting to look for a new home, you may be stuck trying to decide if it's worth it to build a custom home or if you should try to find something on the market. Building a home can be an intimidating process, and there are many...
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Jan 26, 2022
Sustainable Forest Management in Action at the Sterling Ranch
Blog Category: Forestry, Sustainable Lumber Practices
In this video, Marks Lumber profiles John Ottman of Ottman Forestry Consultant, discussing his largest endeavor as a private forestry consultant - a 26-year project known as the Sterling Ranch. Located in Wolf Creek, MT, the Sterling Ranch Company is made up of four enterprises: the ranch, timber, hunting and...
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Jan 19, 2022
How to Choose Materials for Your Custom Home
Blog Category: Project Inspiration
Building a custom home is an exciting and challenging task. You'll be faced with many difficult decisions throughout the entire design and build process. One of which is choosing the best materials for your custom home. With so many different options to pick from, narrowing your choices to a...
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