You’ve probably heard all about the benefits of Composite Decking. Well, if you’ve been around for any amount of time at all, you know that there are always two sides to every story. And when it comes to the story of Composite Decking (and other manufactured building products), there’s a pretty seedy underside to every […]
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Finding Teak Alternatives Amid Myanmar Logging Ban
The positive and negative shifts in the Burmese Teak market continue, with the latest changes to the Myanmar government. On Thursday, April 28, 2016, newly elected officials announced a major change: a complete ban on all logging. While this decision will certainly affect several species, the main impact globally will be to the Teak market, […]
Navigating the Many Options that Come with Hardwood Flooring
Perhaps you’re sold on the idea of hardwood flooring but aren’t sure about what kind to get. Let’s look at four categories of options you’ll have as you begin the process of ordering your new Rehmeyer Wood Floor. Engineered Wood Floors vs. Solid Hardwood Floors Engineered floors are still real wood floors. They’re just undergo […]
Wood Flooring Professionals Who Know (More Than) Your Name
The most distinctive characteristic of Rehmeyer Wood Floors may not have anything to do with the floors, themselves. Our customers tell us over and over about how the service we provide differs from our competition. The theme song from the sitcom “Cheers” resonates with most of us — we love to go where we’re recognized, […]
Knowledge and Lumber: They Go Together (Really)
Having been in the lumber business for over two hundred years, J. Gibson McIlvain Lumber is confident that knowledge is an important ingredient in our success. Former customers like Presidents Adams and Jefferson and job sites like the White House and the Smithsonian Institute let you know how rich and successful our lumber dynasty has […]
Promoting Lacey Act Compliance When FSC Certification Isn’t Enough
The 2011 raids on Gibson Guitar headquarters has served to underscore the significance of Lacey Act compliance — and the insufficiency of certification. According to Gibson Guitar CEO Henry Juszkiewicz, the raid included armed federal marshals that “came in, evacuated our factory, shut down production, sent our employees home and confiscated wood.” The way the […]
Rehmeyer Wood Floors – 3 Terms We Hold Dear
Rehmeyer Wood Floors is certainly not opposed to new technology; after all, we provide virtual tours of our mill and love uploading new photos and customer reviews of our work. But the work itself, we do by hand. In a day when shelves are lined with identical items and sometimes houses can be distinguished from […]
If the Price for Lumber Seems “Too Good To Be True,” It Probably Is
As hardwoods and softwoods prices have continued to rise, plywood and millwork prices have remained steady. How does that make sense? The only logical explanation is that you’re not getting the same quality product that you used to get. Maybe you’ve noticed the same kind of thing at the grocery store; I know I have. […]
Wide Plank Flooring, Custom-Milled by Rehmeyer
Here at Rehmeyer Precision Millwork, Inc., we design and create Custom Milled & Engineered hardwood flooring. Our specialty flooring is made from precision-milled, end-matched, tongue-and-grooved wide plank wood. We offer a selection of options, ranging from reclaimed wood to character-grade lumber. Our mill is dedicated to crafting each floor individually, fully embracing the concept of […]
Why You Should Call an Electrician Before Summer Heats Up
Now that the winter chill is finally behind us, it’s time to anticipate the warmth of summer. Except that we like to keep that at bay, as well. The modern convenience of air conditioning can create a more comfortable living situation, but it also comes with a price tag. For budget-savvy homeowners, there are two […]
Selecting the Right Wood for a Log Home
When planning to build a log home, you want to put care into every step of the project, from developing the layout of each room to determining what features will fit in a customer’s budget. However, one of the most important considerations entails choosing the right building materials for the home. You’ll want to consider […]
Plantation-Grown Fijian Mahogany: A Surprisingly Ideal Alternative to Genuine Mahogany
Our main goal at J. Gibson McIlvain Lumber has never been to find the least expensive lumber or offer the lowest prices in the industry; instead, we focus on providing our discriminating customers with quality, sustainably and responsibly harvested lumber and lumber products. If we’re going to be accused of anything remotely problematic, we’d happily […]