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Deckorators Venture Decking

Deckorators will be offering two new colors—Saltwater (a warm smoky-taupe shown) and Sandbar (a classic medium-brown)— with its new Venture Decking product line. Venture Decking is a maintenance-free wood/plastic composite product that is backed by 25-year structural, stain and fade, removal and replacement limited warranties. The 5-1/2″-wide x 15/16″- thick boards are available in 12′, 16′ and 20′ lengths...

Locate, locate, locate

Rick Davis sales brand
The three laws of real estate are well known — location, location, location. I argue that the three laws of selling are locate, locate, locate.

The technology-free lumberyard

RIRA Tech
This month's question came from the new owner of a lumberyard that’s been operating technology-free for more than 30 years. He’s looking for advice on whether or not to pull the trigger and computerize.

Logan Lumber Company to distribute Black Label in Florida

Black Label Ipe
Based in Tampa, Logan Lumber has served Florida’s retail lumber dealers since 1929.

Simpson Strong-Tie partners with MOSO North America on deck planner software

Simpson Strong-Tie MOSO
The software allows users to be creative in building entirely custom decks with detailed renderings, construction drawings, and material lists.

Lowe’s adding farm and ranch offerings in up to 300 stores

Lowe's
The one-shop concept is rolling out among selected stores, primarily in the South, Midwest, and Northeast, throughout the summer. 

Mortgage rates continue to increase

mortgage rates increase
30-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged 6.57% as of May 25.

Tough Call: Training not included

Though the LBM industry is hungry for young talent, a company's lack of formal training and a "sink or swim" attitude as a new employee questioning his decision to to to work for the local lumberyard.

Pending home sales hold steady in April

Pending home sales April 2023
Month over month, contract signings improved in three U.S. regions but dropped in the Northeast.

Exceler Building Solutions opens Pennsylvania manufacturing facility

Exceler Building Solutions
Exceler produces lightweight, sustainable exterior insulated wall, roof, and precast structural systems.

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