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…
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…
We take satisfaction in our extensive history and commitment to delivering the finest hardwood lumber to customers worldwide. As a trusted name in the industry, we have built a robust international presence that allows us to service clients across the globe with the same dedication and quality that our local customers have come to expect. A Legacy of Excellence Established…
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…
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…
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…
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…
I have 25 years of experience in the hardwood industry, 16 of which have been as a representative of Frank Miller Lumber, the world’s largest quartersawn hardwood sawmill. For the past several years I have been on a crusade of sorts as a consultant to architects and designers across the U.S., teaching them about the wonders and realities of sustainable…