Timber is also among the most important materials in the construction of houses, especially in framing the structural ...

Custom framing has never been cheap, but it’s also never been quite as costly as it is now. The price has doubled over the ...

In part 1 of this 3-part series, we will learn how to frame a wall in a room, with a demonstration taking place in a basement. The techniques covered are also applicable to basements, attics, shops, ...

VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 18, 2025 /CNW/ - Total US Housing Starts year-to-date almost flat compared to 2024. Since 1952 Madison's Lumber Reporter has established itself as the most reliable source for ...

NBC News modeled out a 3-bedroom home and found tariffs added more than $4,000 to total costs. By Alex Ford and Jiachuan Wu July 6, 2025 Lumber from Canada? That will be another $534. Major appliances ...

Wood is, by far, the most common material used in the U.S. for single-family home construction. But wood construction isn’t engineered for long-term durability, and it often underperforms, ...

Although lumber does show promise as a renewable alternative to structural materials such as steel and concrete, it still tends to be a bit weaker than those substances. Scientists have now set about ...

A crash involving a sedan and an 18-wheeler truck has led to lumber being spread across a Houston roadway Friday morning. The crash happened at Interstate 10 East going westbound at Beltway 8 East, ...

Framing continues in a big way with the install of our ridge beam. Alex works with the Amish crew to get things really moving on the second floor and roof framing! Trump signs executive orders on ...

A combination of factors has driven lumber prices to their highest levels since the Covid pandemic. In recent weeks, spot market prices for framing lumber were up 14.9% yearly. A combination of ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A local lumber business owner shared how new increased tariffs on imported goods from Canada could affect prices and the housing market. This comes after an executive order ...