If there’s something we’re not ashamed to be obsessive about at J. Gibson McIlvain, it’s quality control. And it doesn’t start in our lumber yard; it starts where the lumber originates, at the source. Whether we’re sourcing domestic lumber or exotic lumber species from the other … [Read more...]
Defining Terms: What “Quality” Means for Millwork
J. Gibson McIlvain specializes in creating a wide variety of architectural millwork. Because we have a fully functional in-house millworks operation, we have full control over the level of quality millwork we offer. In addition to those designs in our current catalog, we can … [Read more...]
Defining Terms: What “Value Engineering” Means for Millwork
Value engineering. It’s important. It’s on trend. It’s environmentally friendly. But what, exactly, does it look like? Wood workers have been doing it for centuries, but some modern designers and builders have forgotten about it. In some ways, value engineering is a lost art … [Read more...]
Positives and Problems Surrounding Genuine Mahogany
The issues surrounding Genuine Mahogany may seem bleak, but they’re not without a silver lining. Between decreased availability and lower grade, the problems are quite disconcerting. At the same time, though, they are reversible — and, in the meantime, other options are … [Read more...]
Evaluating Proposed Grading Changes for Genuine Mahogany
The scenario for Genuine Mahogany definitely has its challenges, and those of us within the lumber industry have a responsibility to consider various solutions. Brainstorming is good. Ideas deserve to be considered. At the same time, though, we need to carefully evaluate each … [Read more...]
Understanding Lumber Extractives & Color Change, Part 4
Do you have a love-hate relationship with the changing color of wood? Hopefully, as you grow in your understanding of what contributes to the color-change process, you’ll become less frustrated and more appreciative of this natural process — as well as able to intelligently plan … [Read more...]
Understanding Lumber Extractives & Color Change, Part 3
From weeping sap (see Part 1) to oils and tannins (see Part 2), many extractives contribute to the changing colors of lumber — and the difficulty associated with so-called “color matching.” Whenever we’re dealing with organic products, the issue of natural variation comes up; but … [Read more...]
Understanding Lumber Extractives & Color Change, Part 2
When you use real wood, extractives are often part of the deal for better or for worse. When you know what kinds of issues to anticipate, you’ll be more effective at compensating for the issues these chemicals can cause in both reclaimed and freshly milled lumber (see Part … [Read more...]
Understanding Lumber Extractives & Color Change, Part 1
Did you know that all lumber species have various amounts and types of chemicals or extractives that help make the wood weather and rot resistant? Some extractives even make it tasty — for instance, the sap that comes from the Sugar Maple is used to make maple syrup! Some … [Read more...]
Shifting Standards and Long-Term Effects
If anything is clear about the issues surrounding Genuine Mahogany, it’s that something has to give. While change is needed, not everyone agrees about what, exactly, needs to change. Not only short-term impact, but long-term effects of proposed solutions, need to be considered. … [Read more...]
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