All Boards are Not Created Equal!
Front Range Lumber strives to carry the best grade (or version) possible in construction lumber boards in our inventory mix, to meet the exact needs of your project. We offer this better version while keeping an eye on the cost – of course a perfect version is best but it also comes with a perfect…
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…
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,…
Common Lumber Terms
Here are a few common lumber terms you might find useful. Front Range Lumber and the industry use these words every day: WANE – A round edge on a board where the edge of the trunk was. Said differently: the mill pushed and tried to get a 2×6 where really only a good 2×4 should…
Accent Wall In a Box
Accent Wall In a Box – Modern Rustic, Reclaimed Inspired, Barn Wood. Using quality pine boards from Gorman, Accent Wall in a Box provides an easy-to-install modern, rustic barn wood look. Accent walls are a perfect adaptable and inexpensive way to perk up any dull space in your home. Accent walls are inexpensive They are…
Types of Hardwoods
What types of hardwoods will you consider for your next project? There are many types of hardwoods. Hardwoods are milled and sold in a fundamentally different manner than framing lumber and pine boards. This is due to the increased value of hardwoods, and that softwoods are generally used in construction. In construction, there is obviously…
Now In Stock: Book-Matched Pairs of Mesquite Boards!
Here are a few of the Mesquite boards we were able to bring in. Somewhat straight grained but often wavy. Mesquite trees are short desert plants that yield boards with knots, splits, wormholes, etc. Woodworkers use the defects as points of interest in the finished pieces. The Mesquite tree grows in North America. This picture shows…
