Cedar Wood: A Strong and Useful Building Material Cedar is a versatile and well-known material valued for its durability, sustainability, and natural beauty. Common uses include siding, decking, fencing, paneling, outdoor installations such as pergolas and gazebos. It can also be used for structural components like beams and…more

Art Studio & Gallery Barn Renovation, Nashville, TN
Art Studio and Gallery Barn Renovation Clear Vertical Grain Cedar TimberTown Nashville Tennessee The Carlton Edwards Architects and HH Ventures partnered with TimberTown Nashville for their Art Studio and Gallery Barn Renovation in Franklin, Tennessee. We at TimberTown were honored to supply the Clear Vertical Grain Rainier Plank…more

Flat Sawn vs Quarter Sawn Lumber
Before hardwood products ever make it to your deck, house or commercial project, a decision must first be made on how to cut the lumber. There are three ways that the lumber can be cut: flat sawn, rift sawn, and quarter sawn…

Why is Cedar So Expensive Right Now? What’s New in 2018.
Editor’s Note: This blog has been updated as of February 15, 2018 to reflect recent changes in Cedar and Softwood Prices. Western Red Cedar and other Softwood lumber prices have increased by 20% to 30% since the start of 2017, and it isn’t getting better at the start…more

Towne Lake Pass Boardwalk
Featured Project Towne Lake Pass Boardwalk Project Towne Lake Pass Boardwalk Location Atlanta, GA Builder Integrated Construction & Nobility, Inc. Products Treated Pine When Integrated Construction and Nobility, Inc. (ICAN) set out to create a walkway for part of the Greenprints Trail System in Woodstock, Georgia, they had their fair…more

Greenprints Trail System: A Sustainable Community Builder
When Integrated Construction and Nobility, Inc. (ICAN) set out to create a walkway for part of the Greenprints Trail System in Woodstock, Georgia, they had their fair share of challenges. Not only did they have to drill into rock and build over creeks, but had to do all of…more

7 Must-Have Tools to Build A Deck
You’ve finally designed your dream deck, picked the perfect wood, and rounded up a few hands to help. You should be all ready to go, right? Not so fast. Before you think about placing that first board, you need to gather all of your tools. Doing so will…more

How To Properly Finish A Deck: Softwoods
The weather is getting warmer and summer is just around the corner. This means more time outside and on your deck. However, you may have noticed that your deck’s stain is starting to wear off and it’s in need of a little TLC. While restaining or painting a…more

7 Ways Wood is Used in Modern Home Design
Today, we’re seeing wood used more and more to create pieces of dynamic style and function in modern home design. Both indoors and outdoors, beautiful types of wood are utilized for accent walls, ceilings, barn doors, and more. Here we list seven of our favorite ways wood is…more

5 Mistakes To Avoid When Cleaning Your Deck
Spring is almost here! And after a long, cold, and very snowy winter for many in the United States, just the thought of enjoying a warm day in April or May must warm the soul. For deck owners, all you have to do is just step outside onto…more