When selecting wood for flooring, furniture, or construction, the initial decision often involves choosing between hardwood and softwood. Although both options have distinct characteristics, hardwoods excel in durability, aesthetics, and lasting value, particularly for flooring, millwork, and furniture applications. At Frank Miller Lumber, we specialize in premium American hardwoods, such as red and white oak. We’re excited to show you…

At Frank Miller Lumber, we believe sustainable forestry is not just a responsibility—it’s a commitment to preserving our forests, supporting our communities, and delivering high-quality American hardwoods in the most environmentally friendly manner possible. As a leader in the hardwood industry, we are proud to be a zero-waste facility. We ensure that every part of the tree is utilized efficiently,…

Union City, Ind., October 10, 2024—Frank Miller Lumber is proud to announce the appointment of Susan Mathias Maurais as President and Chief Executive Officer as of August 1, 2024. Maurais has an extensive background, having served as a board member since 1996 and advancing to Vice Chair in 2017. Upon Martha Miller Mathias’s retirement in 2020, Maurais took over as…

At Frank Miller Lumber, we’ve always been committed to providing top-quality lumber and unparalleled customer service. Over the years, we’ve grown and evolved, continually striving to meet and exceed the expectations of our valued customers. In recent weeks, we have slowly rolled the rebranding of our retail store to Frank Miller Lumber Fine Woods. This change reflects our dedication to…

Last month, I wrote about creating a healthy environment in your home for your family and pets by using products made from American Hardwoods. This month I will explain why these products come from one of the most sustainable and environmentally friendly resources.  Hardwood forests are prevalent in every state, in the U.S. mainland.  However, the eastern half of the…

The pandemic has changed our lives dramatically.  More people are working at home in spare rooms functioning as office space, hybrid school models have turned dining rooms into classrooms, and for many, vacations are being spent grilling, chilling, and playing in the back yard.  All this at-home time has led to a home remodeling frenzy.  And just like the rest…

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…

In this forum I have told the story of the process of Quartersawing and why its use creates beautiful and stable hardwoods for some of the world’s most iconic projects.  Frank Miller Lumber has been used in some very high profile buildings as well as beautiful homes around the world.  I have set a goal for myself in 2015 to…

Soon after I embarked on my Frank Miller Lumber architectural marketing journey, I connected with KPF (Kohn Pedersen Fox Architects) in New York.  I have presented my AIA “Quartersawn Hardwoods” course to nearly 100 of the designers and architects in their offices in New York.  Over the past 4 years I have assisted many KPF design teams with all manner…

A few years ago Frank Miller Lumber got involved with supplying the quartersawn red oak for the floors of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City. I have written about the advantages of working with the mill source on projects like this, since in doing so the project team minimizes its variables. That project, for example, was…