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National Hardwood Lumber Association Standards Explained

The National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) sets out the standards for grading lumber. J. Gibson McIlvain Company uses these guidelines, along with others, to professionally grade each board in their yard. This attention to detail maintains high quality across a large inventory of lumber. The NHLA standards are widely accepted as the standard for lumber [...]

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In Praise of Hardwood Plywood

The world of hardwood plywood includes a variety of species, thicknesses, and veneer options. At J. Gibson McIlvain, we carry all the species and variations that our customers desire for the many applications hardwood plywood. As long as you’re aware of some potential drawbacks, many projects can benefit from the use of this fabricated product.

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Should I Use Genuine Mahogany or African Mahogany?

For high end and everyday wood projects, Mahogany is one of America’s favorite woods. Both Genuine and African Mahoganies are beautiful woods that, when sourced from a reputable lumber dealer (like the J. Gibson McIlvain Company, for example) are sure to result in a wonderful completed project, but which type of Mahogany is the best [...]

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Appalachian Cherry Lumber – Wholesale Supplier Information

While exotic hardwood dealers would be quick to detail the reasons to purchase wood originating from outside the US, wholesale lumber dealers like J. Gibson McIlvain that deal with both exotic and domestic species of wood can give you fair comparisons and unbiased information specific to your job at hand. As exotic hardwoods are certainly [...]

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All You’ll Ever Need to Know about Douglas Fir Lumber

The Douglas Fir is an evergreen tree that is native to the Western North America, including Canada, the United States and Mexico. Douglar Firs are not “true” firs, despite their common name, and have gone through many different scientific classifications until, ultimately, they were given their own genus name of Pseudotsuga menziesii. Other common names [...]

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Custom Architectural Millwork – Tailor Made by Professionals

One way to set your new building or remodeling project apart is through architectural millwork. This kind of distinctive woodwork can add the perfect finishing touch to a room or an entire building, giving it some added style and panache as well as helping you achieve the overall look that you desire. Specializing in custom [...]

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Genuine Mahogany Lumber – FAQs & Supplier Info

With its deep, rich red-brown tones and smooth, wispy graining, mahogany woodwork boasts of luxury and romance. From Victorian elegance to the now-trendy Pottery Barn style of décor, classic style often relies heavily on mahogany. However, it’s not just the color and the grain of mahogany that make it so desirable.

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