Resources

cedar-availability

2023 Cedar Pricing and Availability

Cedar prices and availability have fluctuated over the last few years, but...
Reproducing Antique Handles

Recreating Broken or Missing Handles 

A frequent request in the CNC shop is whether we can replicate...

Interior Wood Panelling Options

Installing wood panelling is a popular way to upgrade a room and...
4-Types-of-Sawn-Lumber

4 Types of Sawn Wood 

When processing logs into planks and dimensional lumber, four main saw patterns...
Buying-Marine-Plywood

Buying Marine Plywood — What You Need to Know 

Marine plywood is a specialty sheet good often used on boats and...

Best Wood for a Sauna 

Saunas (both indoor and stand-alone outdoor buildings) are becoming increasingly popular in...
stair-treads

Parts of a Staircase

Are you upgrading (or building) a staircase and overwhelmed by the parts...
Wood Texture Options

Wood Texture Options: Rough Sawn, Skip-Dressed, Fresh Sawn, and Dressed

When purchasing lumbers and timbers, you’ll be confronted with wood texture (sometimes called...
consultation-desk

Prefinished Wood Siding Guide

If you’re looking to re-side your home with wood, you have two...
Gingerbread Trim

How to Match Gingerbread Trim 

There are over 7,500 properties listed in Ottawa’s heritage register, with many...
Wood Siding Guide

Unfinished Wood Siding Guide

When it comes to choosing wood siding, there are a lot of...
Wood options for deck

Cedar, Ipe or Red Batu Decking — Which is Best for You?

When it comes to the best wood for an Ottawa deck, there...