Locally owned and fully independent, Kraft Lumber Inc. is proud to provide a full line of building supplies and lumber services to the Erie, PA; Meadville, PA; and Jamestown, NY area. Whether you are looking for composite decking, wood molding, or even wood siding, we have the products you need to complete your next project. From custom-cut lumber and plywood from the best brands to solid wood paneling, we have what you're looking for. However, our product line isn't all that sets us apart. Our store is staffed by dedicated professionals with over 150 years of combined experience.
Finished lumber, used mostly in the construction industry, comes in standard sizes and is most often made of softwoods like Douglas fir, pine, and spruce. Cedar and hemlock are also popular finished lumber softwoods. Some finished lumber hardwoods (such as oak or maple) are commonly used in flooring.
You may already know that tree experts determine a tree's age by counting its internal rings. Care to guess which trees are the most difficult to date using this method? Tropical hardwoods exist in environments with few seasonal changes. The have few if any discernible growth rings.
Budget is always an important factor on any project, no matter how small. If the cost of a particular wood is outside your budget, do not get discouraged - there are many less expensive woods that work just as well and, when stained, will look just as nice as a more expensive piece.
Did you know that in England, Australia, and New Zealand, the term “timber” is synonymous with sawn wood? However, in the U.S. and Canada, timber refers to downed (or felled) trees prior to being turned into boards or milling. Timber can also be used to describe sawn lumber that is not less than 5 inches in dimension.
The graining characteristics of wood can appear very different, even in similar tree varieties. This can result from the way a tree is cut or be caused by a trees unique development. Here are some graining effects that result from wood cutting: straight grain, wavy grain, diagonal grain, spiral grain and interlocking grain.
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