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Our Processes

Marks Lumber is a Tier-One timber manufacturer, meaning we turn raw logs into finished lumber products.

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Builders

At Marks Lumber, we believe teamwork is the key to successful partnerships. We work hard to provide open, honest communication and learn about your project’s deadlines.

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Homeowners

At Marks Lumber, we love helping our customers build their dream homes. While we know building your custom home is an exciting endeavor, we also know how stressful the process can be.

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The Log Yard
The Sawmill
The Kiln
The Planer
The Lumber Yard
Waste Processing
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The Log Yard

The entry point for any materials entering the sawmill is the log yard. Here, logs are delivered, sorted, and cut to length to maximize the usage of the log. From there, logs are hauled to the loading deck to be debarked, prior to entering the mill.

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The Sawmill

Once the logs enter the sawmill, they are cut to the appropriate thickness, and the edges are trimmed to achieve the desired width. They are then trimmed to the best possible length and exit the mill as circle sawn lumber. Throughout the process, Marks' focuses on utilizing as much of the log as possible and collects any waste material to be repurposed later.

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The Kiln

To ensure the highest quality end product, Marks utilizes a kiln to extract as much moisture out of the lumber as possible. This helps prevent future warping and splitting.

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The Planer

Once lumber has been thoroughly dried to measured specifications, products are hand-graded, and finish products are transferred to the planer. Flooring, siding, and tongue and groove products are all run through the planer to create the profile required for that specific product.

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The Lumber Yard

Products are sorted, stacked, and put together as orders for pickup, or stored for future orders. Orders are picked up on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Be sure to review our pick up schedule and policy.

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Waste Processing

At each phase of the process, waste material is collected for other uses. The larger wood material is sent to the chipper to be broken down into wood ships. Sawdust and bark are collected and placed in piles. This material is used in a variety of ways, including biofuel, landscape material, and even bedding for neighboring livestock.

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Marks News & Events Articles

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Come Tour Our Newly Renovated Mill on October 21st, 2022

Sep 20, 2022

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 5963...

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Mill Reopening Inventory Reduction Sale - July 23, 2022!

Jun 29, 2022

The past few months have been one for the books here at Marks Lumber, as we continue to anticipate the start-up of our mill. We have been overwhelmed by the...

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Marks Lumber Assists in New Playground at Ryan Park

May 18, 2022

Last month, Marks Lumber was happy to be involved in helping the Helena Babe Ruth Baseball Association (HBRBA) with the construction of a new playground at Ryan Park, located...

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Progress Report: 2022 Mill Upgrade

May 11, 2022

Things are starting to look very different here at Marks Lumber as we approach the fourth week of our mill improvement project. We are so excited with the progress...

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Spring Firewood Special: Get Stocked Up and Show Support for Active Forest Management!

Apr 06, 2022

This spring, Marks Lumber is partnering with a non-profit dedicated to sustainable forest health initiatives. Now through June 1, 2022, for every pound of split firewood sold, Marks Lumber...

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Marks Lumber Wins Helena Chamber Small Business of the Year Award

Feb 16, 2022

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...

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Celebrate Montana Forest Products Week With Us On October 15th

Aug 18, 2021

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...

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Representative Rosendale Visits Marks Lumber

Jun 02, 2021

This week, United States Representative Matthew Rosendale stopped by Marks Lumber to take a tour of our facility and discuss the current state of Montana’s timber products industry. As Representative...

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The Good Neighbor Authority: A Step in the Right Direction for Montana Forest Management

Mar 24, 2021

"Our forests give us countless benefits: clean drinking water, millions of jobs, recreation opportunities, and more. Keeping these benefits requires forest management – and no one group can do it...

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The Brooklyn Bridge Project: A Case Study

Nov 25, 2020

In March 2020, Marks Lumber entered into an important public-private partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) – one that will...

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Marks Lumber Update: Production, COVID, and Other News

Nov 04, 2020

October proved to be another busy month at Marks Lumber, and our crew has been hard at work getting orders together before winter decides to stay for good. While we...

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Responsible Forestry for a Healthier Montana

Oct 21, 2020

This week, October 18th - 24th, is Montana Forest Products Week, which recognizes the forest products industry as a significant contributor to Montana forests and communities. In celebration of this...

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