Like many other wood product manufacturers, deck builders will find a wealth of relevant information on the J. Gibson McIlvain website (mcilvain.com). Of course, you can also find an even more extravagant inventory of exotic decking lumber in our lumber yard. We’re passionate … [Read more...]
We Provide Premium Lumber for Cabinet Builders
Among the many types of builders for whom J. Gibson McIlvain provides lumber, cabinet makers stand to benefit uniquely from our many avenues of lumber supply since we can provide them with not only hardwood lumber, but also with whatever millwork and architectural plywood they … [Read more...]
The First Three Steps Toward Expert Millwork
Whether you’re an architect, an interior designer, a builder or simply an observant individual, you know how significantly moulding can impact the appearance of a room. A well-designed, flawlessly-implemented moulding can provide the perfect finishing touch, while a poorly … [Read more...]
Door & Window Manufacturers: We’re Here To Serve You
No matter what kind of end product you’re building, by partnering with J. Gibson McIlvain you’ll receive even more than the lumber you purchase. You’ll also be receiving a wealth of information and insight that comes from a family-owned business that has been in the lumber … [Read more...]
We Specialize in Supplying Lumber for Boat Builders
As a boat builder, you are probably aware that J. Gibson McIlvain imports more FEQ Teak lumber than almost any other lumber supplier in the U.S. Because of that fact, we have established a reputation with luxury boat builders, having supplied them with the golden Teak with … [Read more...]
Understanding Factors Affecting Lumber Pricing, Part 2
Examining the factors which affect how much you pay for your lumber.In your lumber-shopping expeditions, you may experience frustration over what seems to be random pricing. Here at J. Gibson McIlvain Lumber, we believe that an educated customer is a strong customer, and we … [Read more...]
Heating Your Shop for the Winter? Plan for Future Wood Movement – Part 3
There’s no question that anticipating how to respond to extremely dry conditions for your lumber during the winter months is important. But knowing how to prepare for the changes that the boards go through in the future is perhaps even more critical.During the wintertime, … [Read more...]
Heating Your Carpentry Shop for the Winter? Plan for Future Wood Movement – Part 2
Heating your carpentry shop in the wintertime can help you to stay open and productive even when the temperature outside would normally make it too cold to get much work done. Though modern heating methods greatly improve conditions for workers during the colder months of the … [Read more...]
Heating Your Shop for the Winter? Plan for Future Wood Movement – Part 1
Welcome to winter. Whether the winter weather in your area of the country has been below average or unseasonably warm in recent weeks, chances are pretty good that you’ll be experiencing some below freezing temperatures sooner or later as the season progresses. When that happens, … [Read more...]
Understanding Factors Affecting Lumber Pricing, Part 1
Examining the many variables which affect the cost of lumber.You know the feeling, down deep in the pit of your stomach. The suspicion — or even conviction — that you’ve been had. It brings back all those other sinking-feelings-in-the-pit-of-your-stomach moments, like being … [Read more...]
