Fence Installation Tips
Fence Installation Tips for Residential Applications. A fence can improve your home’s curb appeal, provide security, increase privacy, and offer protection from the elements. Although Front Range Lumber does not do fence installations, we offer the following advice. Fence Posts: At least 24” should be below ground level. Cut all the posts after the concrete…
Redwood Wood For Sale Colorado
Redwood is one of the most popular woods to build with for good reason. Redwood’s rich red-brown color is beautiful and it can stand up to Colorado’s harsh weather. Much lighter in weight than plastic composite and tropical hardwoods, redwood can be easily cut, sawed, and drilled with regular woodworking tools. Even though it is…
Split Rail Fence
A picket-type fence is most common, but a good alternative where privacy is not an issue is a split rail type fence. Often generically referred to as split rail; but more accurately there is a true split rail cedar fence versus a post and rail type fence. Both types have multiple (2 or 3) horizontal…
This Picture Explains A Lot About Blue Stain Pine
This was a beetle kill blue stain pine log cut down as part of trail maintenance in southwest Colorado area. The man’s leg/foot gives you perspective as to the size of this log. Colorado generally is NOT premium territory for big trees. This particular log might be in the 16-17” diameter range. Note the blue…
Eight Spring Maintenance Tips For Your Home
Take a break from the news and start tackling these home spring maintenance tips & projects. With the new Shelter in Place order in Colorado, we all have some time to do those projects we’ve been putting off. When possible, get the kids involved – it’s all about teamwork! Eight spring projects to do while…
The Characteristics of Walnut
As a new contributor to our blog, Andy speaks to the characteristics of walnut. Walnut is commonly called black walnut. This American hardwood is widely available in a variety of sizes. Lengths generally do not exceed 12’. The more desirable boards come from the heartwood with a familiar darker brown color as opposed to the…
Taking Stock
The latest information on products we sell. Taking stock! We will be updating this post as new updates become available, so check back often. James Hardie Just announced they are discontinuing all HardiTrim items in both regular primed and their pre-finished lines! Therefore, other than what is in the pipeline, there is none! Effective immediately,…
31 Handy Tips For Entrance and Interior Doors
31 useful tips and advice on entrance doors and interior doors. Save yourself time and money, read these useful tips and advice before you purchase an entry door or interior door for your home: When switching doors, think about also switching the way in which the new door could swing – in some cases, a…
