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OUR GOAL

Our goal is to become the most organized, efficient, respected specialty sawmill in Montana by consistently manufacturing top quality products by employees knowledgeable in all aspects of business, thereby becoming Montana’s destination lumberyard where our customers know they can come to have their lumber needs met.

Log to Lumber

In this video, watch as logs are bucked, debarked, and fed into the sawmill, where they get turned into our specialty lumber products. Every product we manufacture, including our flooring and siding, begins with these steps. We choose the best possible logs for the material you need and are in constant communication about what needs to be done to ensure you are receiving top-quality lumber. Here's an inside look at what this process looks like, from log to lumber and every step in-between.

Order Process

In an effort to provide better service to our customers, Marks Lumber has implemented a pre-order process for our stock material. Orders will be ready for pickup on Tuesdays and Thursdays. To avoid any confusion, use this guide to identify which day to pick up your order based on the day you placed your order.

Stock Order Process
Important Information

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Order on Tuesday
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Order on Wednesday
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Order on Thursday
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Order on Friday
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Lumber Process Articles

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Why Buy Sawmill Direct

May 17, 2023

Purchasing lumber from a sawmill may sound intimidating at first, but there are many benefits to buying your wood products directly from the source. If you’re looking for high-quality, sustainable...

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​Tips for Buying Wood From a Sawmill

Aug 03, 2022

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...

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Wood Products: The Healthy Choice

Mar 02, 2022

Human health and well-being have been hot topics for decades now. Exercise, sleep habits, food choices, hydration, and self-care are things that many of us think about daily. But...

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Wood: The Way of the Future

Sep 15, 2021

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...

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What Contractors Can Expect From Working With Marks Lumber

Sep 01, 2021

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...

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On the Ground: The Forester's Role in Forest Management Decisions

Aug 25, 2021

"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...

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How Marks Lumber Stacks Up Against Other Sawmills

Dec 30, 2020

Marks Lumber is a family-owned, specialty sawmill located in Clancy, Montana. Our owners still come to work each day to carry on the 75-year family tradition of providing quality lumber...

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Common Defects to Consider in Timber Grading

Dec 09, 2020

At Marks Lumber, we look carefully at each timber, studying it for defects and characteristics that help us decide how it will be graded for use. While a large number...

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