Quartersawn Red oak has increasingly found its place as a premium hardwood choice for flooring, cabinetry, millwork and furniture. It is readily available and affordable. The straight grain of quartersawn Red oak will restrict its shrinkage to the thickness of the board as opposed to width. Our forest has an abundant supply of Red oak, which has a stronger growth…
Are you concerned about our climate? This is what Frank Miller Lumber is doing to ease your concerns. Most people have heard trees are the best asset when it comes to protecting our environment from changes in the climate. Climate change is often debated. Some say we are not experiencing a change in our climate and that we are going…
Since the dawn of time, humans have argued over a very pressing issue: hardwood or carpet flooring? The debate continues to this day – some will praise the comfort a carpet provides while others prefer the more polished look of hardwood floors. But we hold a firm belief that, no matter what, hardwood floors are the way to go. Below…
When pondering over the current state of our environment, many people begin to envision a futuristic world consisting of chrome and steel. In this version of a future reality (often seen in post-apocalyptic films and TV shows), humanity has wiped out forests in their entirety. Land that was once full of life is now a desolate wasteland. Natural geography is…
Frank Miller Lumber Fine Woods social media followers who have been with us for the last year might have noticed some major changes in our activity on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. We are now more committed than ever to engaging more often with the community and Frank Miller Lumber customers across the nation and around the world. Something we did…
While working with a well-known designer in New York I asked him to define the mission of a designer. He said that it is threefold: Create a design Convey the design to the client Make it deliverable As an architectural consultant, I can help to make the job deliverable if it involves American hardwood, especially quartersawn American hardwoods. In trying to…
Just how durable is wood as a construction material? Consider Hōryū-ji, the Temple of the Flourishing Law, in Ikaruga, Japan. Recognized by the United Nations as a World Heritage Site and a national treasure of Japan, Hōryū-ji was built in the year 711 as a Buddhist temple. It eventually came to be known as one of the Seven Great Temples.…
American hardwoods are an environmentally responsible interior finish building material. From selection harvesting, forest acreage growth to renewability and animal habitat formation, American hardwood lumber is one of the best material choices that can be made by the design community. Environmental responsibility goes beyond sustainability, however. Looking at hardwood as a construction material and its impact on the environment, it…
OK, maybe don’t run out to the backyard and fell that beautiful oak tree that provides cool, shady relief during warm summer barbecues, but there is some truth to the idea that utilizing our hardwood resource like can be of benefit to the pale blue dot we call home. While there are justifiable concerns regarding the removal of trees across…
I am happy to be back with Criswell’s Corner in our new website. My work in architectural and design outreach has continued unabated over these past months, but my writing has taken another hiatus. Today I am inspired to write a bit about an evaluation I received recently after a presentation. Generally, I receive great reviews even when my presentation…