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Red or white, oak sales gain strength
Written by Jennifer Hicks Monday, 16 July 2012 00:00
Sales of both white oak (Quercus alba) and red oak (Quercus rubra) are fairly strong this season for solid stock, veneer and sheet goods. Lumber suppliers say their customers tend to prefer white over red, with a few exceptions. White oak has notable properties that allow it to withstand outdoor elements, but red oak has the visual appeal that some designers say is in demand.
Cherry tops the sales charts once again
Written by Jennifer Hicks Monday, 18 June 2012 00:00
The market for domestic cherry hit a speed bump in early 2011, but it's been speeding along since then. Hardwood dealers interviewed by Woodshop News say cherry has shown great staying power as the wood of choice.
Hard maple sales show no signs of slowing
Written by Jennifer Hicks Monday, 14 May 2012 00:00
Lumber suppliers interviewed by Woodshop News say that even though hard maple is not selling as fast as cherry and walnut — the most popular sellers right now — it has produced a steady sales volume in the last five years.
Appeal of genuine mahogany starts to fade
Written by Jennifer Hicks Monday, 16 April 2012 00:00
It’s often said that genuine mahogany is no longer available to woodworking professionals, but the species that has a widespread growth area from Central America to South America is actually quite plentiful. Lumber suppliers say the real problem is that its quality is low — too low for customers to want to pay high prices when the alternative African species are fairly similar in appearance and much less expensive.
Black walnut bucks the economic trends
Written by Jennifer Hicks Monday, 19 March 2012 00:00
Black walnut (Juglans nigra) continues its run as the top domestic species. Lumber dealers are reporting sales at an all-time high.
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