Sisler Lumber Company Inc.

02/26/2024

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03/27/2023

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03/17/2023

12/29/2022

Hiring Sawyer, Edger Operator, Chipper Operator and Lumber Stackers. ONLY QUALIFIED AND SERIOUS APPLY

05/29/2018

There are various grades of lumber, and it's stamped according to it's grade. The grade is determined by knots, imperfections, and other defects. The more defects, the lower the grade.

04/19/2018

The Lumberman's Monument is a park dedicated to loggers during the early days of the Michigan logging industry and is located in the eastern part of the Huron-Manistee National Forests. It is open year-round and is free to visitors.

04/12/2018

Cypress trees are used to prepare lumber required to be used for external applications. This is because these tress produce cypressene which acts a preservative from insects and decay.

04/10/2018

All wood types (both hardwood and softwood) share common characteristics such as density. “Density” in lumber is the term that pertains to wood weight, grain pattern, wear resistance, as well as the ability to resist scratches and dents. Oak is a good example of a dense wood.

04/05/2018

Lumber produced by early lumber mills was anything but standard and came in all sizes and shapes. That is the opposite of lumber made today, which comes uniform, in standard dimensions, and is categorized depending on the thickness of the individual piece.

04/03/2018

Quarter-sawn lumber typically produces smaller boards and more waste than plain-saw cuts do. It is also more expensive. Quarter-sawn cuts are best when a narrower grain pattern is desired, especially in red and white oak where pretty “flecks” can be appreciated.

03/22/2018

Finished lumber, used mostly in the construction industry, comes in standard sizes and is most often made of softwoods like Douglas fir, pine, and spruce. Cedar and hemlock are also popular finished lumber softwoods. Some finished lumber hardwoods (such as oak or maple) are commonly used in flooring.