How is Plywood Made?
See how plywood—the “original” engineered wood product—uses every last bit of log in its manufacturing process.
Dunn Contractor offers tutorials on proper usage of Douglas fir timbers, understanding moisture content, how to build sawhorses, treated wood, choosing the right plywood panel, and more!
See how plywood—the “original” engineered wood product—uses every last bit of log in its manufacturing process.
In this post, we cover the basics of circular saw blade types, the different parts of a blade, and what they’re used for.
Understanding different milling methods is critical to selecting the right lumber product. Learn how to tell the difference between a quartersawn, rift-sawn, and plain-sawn piece of lumber in this installment of our Wood Technology series.
How do you calculate board measure, and why would you ever need to? In this episode of our Wood Technology Series, we get into the details of calculating board measurement and explain the nuances every tradesperson should be aware of.
Why is a two-by-four not actually a two-by-four? In this discussion with Dave Borgatti of Seattle's Wood Technology Center, we explain the difference between nominal and actual lumber size and learn some helpful tips and best practices.
At Dunn, we know wood is our greatest renewable resource, which is why engineered lumber is such an important product. In this video, learn why engineered wood is so sustainable—and why some prefer it to natural lumber.
Wood Technology Center instructor Dave Borgatti gives us a brief history of lumber manufacturing and how lumber sizing and naming have evolved over the years.
Treating lumber is one of the best ways we can protect our most essential renewable resource. In this treated lumber series recap, we’re sharing our top four videos from the series.
Building green comes down to extending the lifespan of our materials so we can better preserve our natural resources. In this video, Dennis tells us about treated lumber’s place in eco-friendly construction and what the future holds.
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