What is the Difference Between Gross Tally and Net Tally?

What is the Difference Between Gross Tally and Net Tally?

One of the most confounding measurements to understand if you haven’t been around the sawmill and lumber business for a long time is gross tally and net tally. What exactly is the difference between gross tally and net tally? And why is lumber sold both net tally and...
Why Does Dried Wood Absorb Moisture?

Why Does Dried Wood Absorb Moisture?

Wood and Moisture: It’s All Biology The hardwood lumber that you buy at the lumberyard began as a living tree. As a living tree, the trunk of the tree provided a way to transport water from the roots to the leaves. When the tree is cut down that water moving system is...
Differences to Know When Designing With Quarter Sawn Hardwood

Differences to Know When Designing With Quarter Sawn Hardwood

Quarter sawn hardwoods are beautiful and distinctive. The unique look of quarter sawn hardwoods lend itself to an array of design styles, from traditional to modern. But, when designing with solid quarter sawn hardwoods, it is important to understand how the...