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Oct 13, 2021
Tips for Burning Firewood Safely in Your Home
Blog Category: How To
There’s nothing more comforting than the warmth and scent of a wood-burning fireplace or stove in the wintertime. Using wood as your home’s heat source not only offers next-level comfort, but since wood is a renewable resource, it is also a sustainable way to heat your home. However, despite...
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Oct 06, 2021
Solid vs. Engineered Wood: How to Choose What's Right for You
Blog Category: Flooring
When it comes to flooring, solid wood and engineered wood are both popular choices for home and commercial buildings alike. There are pros and cons to every flooring option, so it's important to weigh your options before making a decision you may have to live with for years or...
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Sep 29, 2021
Why Rocky Mountain Douglas Fir Makes Excellent Wood Products
Blog Category: Flooring, Circle Sawn Lumber, Siding, Decking, Sustainable Lumber Practices, Timber Frame
At Marks Lumber, we manufacture high-quality, circle-sawn lumber, timbers, siding, and flooring – all from locally-grown Douglas fir timber. Rocky Mountain Douglas fir is a wonderful choice for many different projects due to its natural durability, beautiful appearance, and availability. But what exactly makes Douglas fir such an excellent...
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Sep 22, 2021
Is Wood Flooring or Carpet a Better Investment for Your Home?
Blog Category: Flooring, Circle Sawn Lumber, Sustainable Lumber Practices
When it comes time to install or replace flooring in your home, you're met with several options, from wood flooring to carpet, vinyl, concrete, and many more. Because your flooring will likely be in place for at least several years, it's important to consider the pros and cons of...
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Sep 15, 2021
Wood: The Way of the Future
Blog Category: Circle Sawn Lumber, Siding, Lumber Process, Sustainable Lumber Practices, Timber Frame
Wood products are no longer a thing of the past. In fact, many say this renewable resource is the future of the building products industry. This is not only due to product innovations but also new research highlighting the environmental, physiological, and economic benefits of using wood products. The timber...
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Sep 08, 2021
4 Tips for Making Your Timber Frame Home Look its Best
Blog Category: Timber Frame
Timber frames add the ultimate level of craftsmanship to the place you call home. Timber framing has a long history, with evidence of timber frame construction from as far back as 200 BC. And many of the joinery techniques used hundreds of years ago are still used now. Today, timber...
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Sep 01, 2021
What Contractors Can Expect From Working With Marks Lumber
Blog Category: Flooring, Circle Sawn Lumber, Siding, Lumber Process, Decking, Sustainable Lumber Practices
At Marks Lumber, we've been partnering with both residential and commercial building contractors for decades. When homeowners and investors are looking for sustainable circle sawn materials, many of their hired contractors come to Marks Lumber - Montana's trusted supplier for circle sawn lumber, timbers, flooring, and siding. With years...
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Aug 25, 2021
On the Ground: The Forester's Role in Forest Management Decisions
Blog Category: Forestry, Lumber Process, Sustainable Lumber Practices
"The profession of forestry serves society by fostering stewardship of the world's forests. Because forests provide valuable resources and perform critical ecological functions, they are vital to the well-being of both society and the biosphere." - The Society of American Foresters. Foresters dedicate their entire careers to learning how to...
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Aug 18, 2021
Celebrate Montana Forest Products Week With Us On October 15th
Blog Category: Marks News & Events, Sustainable Lumber Practices
Event Details What: Mill Tour and Customer Appreciation Day When: Friday, October 15th, 2021 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Where: Marks Lumber, 30 Lump Gulch, Clancy, MT 59634 Overview In 2011, the Montana Legislature established the third week of October (17-23) as Montana Forest Products Week. The week is...
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Aug 11, 2021
Three Unique Ways to Use Board and Batten Siding
Blog Category: Project Inspiration, Circle Sawn Lumber, Siding
Board and batten siding is one of the most popular wood siding options out there. It is highly versatile and works well for various types of homes, shops, barns, and exterior accents. Board and batten is a great way to add depth to your home and is an excellent choice...
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