The USDA’s Wood Product and Carbon Connection

Jan 2, 2020

The U.S. Forest Service has issued this important message: “The atmosphere is a critical part of what makes Earth livable. Every product we choose has a carbon... read more

The Color(s) of 2020

Dec 2, 2019

Paint manufacturers and color giant Pantone have announced their favorite hues for 2020. As you will see, the recommendations are all over the board - bold and pastel.... read more

If ever there were a lover of Wood …

Nov 1, 2019

It was George Nakashima (1905-1990), American woodworker, architect and furniture maker. Born in Spokane, Washington and formally educated at the University of... read more

A menacing ‘Imitator’ of American Hardwood

Oct 2, 2019

​American Hardwood as a flooring material has yet another imitator to contend with – Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT). The man-made plastic can definitely be made to imitate the... read more

Thermally Modified Hardwood in Spain

Sep 3, 2019

Under the auspices of the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), the new Kālida Sant Pau building, a care center for cancer patients in Barcelona, is showcasing the... read more

How “tough” is Cross Laminated Timber?

Aug 1, 2019

Just ask the USDA Forest Service’s Forest Products Laboratory (FPL). Their researchers have been studying softwood Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) “from many angles,... read more

“Making red oak more red?”

Jul 1, 2019

American Red Oak is a dominant species in the eastern U.S. hardwood forests. Despite its name – which comes from the color of its leaves in the fall – its sapwood is... read more

Just when you thought you’d seen it all …

Jun 3, 2019

There it is, a fresh twist on an old classic, and just the inspiration you needed to get your artistic juices flowing. We’re talking about the creative use of American... read more

Super Wood – Denser, Stronger & Fire-Proof?

May 1, 2019

The treatment process is called Densification – “chemically softening and compressing wood to remove the spaces between cell walls.” And when burned, the resulting... read more

A Red Oak Renaissance

Mar 29, 2019

There has never been a better time to buy American red oak. It’s plentiful and eminently affordable, and the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) “is working with... read more