Aug
2022
Tips for Buying Wood From a Sawmill
If you work with wood products frequently, you may have thought about purchasing lumber directly from a sawmill. While there are many advantages to...
Apr
2022
How to Prepare Your Deck for Spring
Spring is finally near, and you want to be able to sit in the sun and enjoy your deck as soon as the temperatures allow. When the snow finally thaws...
Mar
2022
The 5 Most Popular Types of Wood and What to Use Them For
When it comes to types of wood, there are certain species that builders swear by, the fan favorites of the construction world. But you don’t...
Feb
2022
How to Customize Your Spec Home
While there is a common misconception that spec homes are often small, cookie-cutter homes, this isn't necessarily the case. Spec homes can...
Dec
2021
How to Remove Black Marks on Lumber
If you frequently work with wood, you may have come across pieces that have black spots or streaks on them. These streaks tend to look like ink or...
Dec
2021
Tongue and Groove Paneling Terminology, Decoded
If you haven’t had much (or any) building experience, wood product terminology can be pretty confusing. Though it may not seem necessary for the...
Oct
2021
Tips for Burning Firewood Safely in Your Home
There’s nothing more comforting than the warmth and scent of a wood-burning fireplace or stove in the wintertime. Using wood as your home’s heat...
Feb
2020
INSPIRATION: Marks Lumber Circle Sawn Flooring
Versatility and character are just two of the strengths that Marks Lumber's Circle Sawn Douglas Fir adds to any home. Our flooring can be used in just...
Dec
2019
Let's Talk about Softwoods and Hardwoods
Today we thought it would be a good idea to take a look at some of the differences between softwoods and hardwoods. We know that lots of people often...
Sep
2019
Marks Lumber Tongue and Groove
For a unique design element for your home, office or business use our Tongue and Groove (T&G) boards. They can enhance your walls, ceilings, soffit...
Jul
2019
The Look of Reclaimed Barnwood Without the Cost!
Lifetime Wood Treatment can give your lumber project an aged look. It’s budget and DIY friendly. You mix the powder with water and apply with a brush,...
Jun
2019
How to Properly Install Wood Siding
Proper installation of wood sidings is critical to their longevity. Marks Lumber recommends following Western Wood Products Association (WWPA) guide...
May
2019
Lumber Textures Defined
Circle Sawn, Band Sawn, S4S and Hand Hewn are four common types of lumber surface textures. Circle Sawn is a rough texture, and a Marks Lumber...
May
2019
ELKHORN PREMIUM LANDSCAPE PRODUCTS
Marks Lumber’s Elkhorn Premium Landscape products are a great way to grow healthier plants and shrubs. Our Mulch comes in two colors: Chocolate...
Apr
2019
AHHH! Spring time!
Time to shake off the winter blues and enjoy the sunshine and a cold drink on your deck. Or is that deck still on your to do list? If so, let Marks...
Mar
2019
Marks Lumber Manufacturing Process - Part 3 OTHER AREAS OF THE MILL
PART 3 Log to Product - Other Areas of the Mill Bark Plant – can sort approximately 450 yards of raw bark per day. The machine shakes the...
Feb
2019
Marks Lumber's Shiplap Boards
If you desire a rustic look in your home, you should consider Shiplap for both interior and exterior. Marks Lumber can provide you both the materials...
Feb
2019
Marks Lumber Manufacturing Process- Part 2 PLANER BUILDING
PART 2 Log to Product – Planer Building Planer – Marks Lumber operates a planer mill that manufactures specialty products. The planer runs...
Jan
2019
Building or Remodeling?
Are you thinking of building or remodeling your home this year? Marks Lumber has quality Made in Montana products for your projects. We produce...
Jan
2019
Marks Lumber Manufacturing Process: Part 1 SAWMILL
Log to Product - Sawmill The Log-- Marks Lumber sources their logs mainly off of private lands in western Montana, although we do get a small...
Jan
2019
Pennsylvania Roadtrip (Construction)
What does it take to construct a Poolside Pergola in Clancy, Montana and install it in Kirby, Pennsylvania? It takes hours of planning, designing,...
Jan
2019
NEW YEAR INSPIRATION!
It’s that time of year, sitting by the fire, reading a book with a cup of hot cocoa. If you’re looking to update your fireplace, a new mantle is a...
Dec
2018
Creative Customers!
Some of our creative customers have shared pictures of their final projects using Marks Lumber products. We're always excited to see how our...
Aug
2018
Caring For Your Wood Siding
Wood siding is a beautiful addition to your home’s curb appeal. To keep your Marks Lumber Shiplap, Board and Batt, or Waney Edge Siding lasting for...
Mar
2018
What are those ugly black marks on lumber?
Have you ever looked at wood siding on a house and noticed black spots and runs around nails? What are these marks and where do they come from? This...
Aug
2017
Expert Tips for Installing Circle Sawn Douglas Fir Flooring
Circle sawn wood flooring adds value, warmth, beauty, and style to a room. With the right preparation, floor system, tools, and installation...
Jun
2017
Lumber Terminology 2
Terminology and Why It is Important I was just reading an interesting article in a lumber newsletter about the actual size of a 4x4. I have attached...
May
2017
Lumber Terminology...
..And Why it is Important Terminology is always important when you are ordering wood. Like all professions, people in the lumber business have...
May
2017
Easy Installation on Circle Sawn Flooring
Monday morning Crew Meeting comment: One of our employee's, Cody Marks, finished up a side job installing 1,000 sq ft of our circle sawn Doug Fir...
Nov
2016
Lumber Grades – What Do They Mean to Me?
One of the very first questions we ask most customers when they contact us is either "What grade are you looking for?” or something less direct along...