Table of Contents Last Tuesday, I got a call from Mark, a project manager in Texas working on a $4.2M mixed-use development. “We spec’d Chinese plywood six months ago,” he said, frustration creeping into his voice. “Now our customs broker says we’re looking at 25% Section 232 tariffs on top of existing duties. My GC […]
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Table of Contents If you’ve ever walked through a lumber yard or reviewed a framing plan, you’ve likely seen stacks of Oriented Strand Board (OSB)—those large, rough-surfaced panels with a distinctive wood-strand pattern. But not all OSB is created equal. Depending on your project’s demands—whether it’s a dry interior wall or a load-bearing roof in
Table of Contents When you’re planning a project that will face moisture, humidity, rain, or even salt spray, the materials you choose determine how long your build will actually last. One of the most frequent questions from builders, architects, and DIYers is: Why does marine plywood use exterior-grade glue? Let’s break that down in plain
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Table of Contents What Is CDX Plywood? Your Go-To Guide for Construction & Outdoor Projects If you’ve ever walked through the lumber aisle at your local home improvement store—or scrolled through online building material suppliers—you’ve probably seen “CDX plywood” listed as an option. But what exactly is it? And more importantly, should you be using
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