Service also requires having a range of products to meet all of the builders’ needs, Key adds. “Variety is definitely a key focus for building-material dealers. We see mixed truckloads of products, including sheathing, subflooring, radiant-barrier sheathing and other products together.
As builders continue to look for more cost-effective solutions to meet code changes, labor shortages and other issues, manufacturers will stay in close touch with dealers and their customers to ensure they remain on track. “Our goal is to adapt as needs change,” Georgia-Pacific’s Key says. “We want to keep our eye on improving our products to help builders meet the changing landscape and new needs as they arise.”
Sherwood Lumber Corp. offers a variety of appearance-grade lumber products, comprising European spruce (shown), Western SPF , Hem Fir and White Fir, and Douglas Fir. The European spruce product comes in lengths from six to 24 feet in sizes of 2×3, 2×4, 2×6, 5/4×3 and in 4- and 6-inch special-order options. |
Internet Information
To learn more about these organizations, visit their websites.
Companies listed in bold participated in this article.Boise Cascade: www.bc.com
Georgia-Pacific: www.buildgp.com
Roseburg: www.roseburg.com
Sherwood Lumber: www.sherwoodlumber.com
Weyerhaeuser: www.woodbywy.comAssociations
Southern Forest Products Association: www.SFPA.org
Western Wood Products Association: www.wwpa.org
Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association: www.nelma.org
North American Wholesale Lumber Association: www.NAWLA.org