Mill notes & ideas
Short reads on profiles, quoting, drying, and working with a local Cariboo mill.
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Aspen as an alternative to cedar for saunas
Why cedar is the usual sauna wood, when aspen makes sense, how each handles heat and humidity, and what to know about aspen lengths (12′ and under) for T&G walls and ceilings.
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Choosing tongue & groove for walls and ceilings
Profiles, board width, moisture, lighting, species, and layout—what to decide before you request a quote so your T&G install matches the room.
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What to include when you order custom-milled lumber
How to send a quote request that reads like a spec sheet—dimensions, lengths on 4-foot increments (8′, 12′, 16′; 20′ by request), line-item quantities, species, surfacing, and timeline.
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Why kiln drying matters for beams and thick stock
Why thick timbers move, how air drying compares to kiln drying, what RF vacuum drying does for beams, and what to send when you request a quote on heavy stock.
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