Links to product line and lumber industry associations

Redwood
Cedar
Douglas Fir & Whitewoods
Pine
Hardwoods
Composites/Polymers/Plastics
Engineered Products
Miscellaneous/Other
Industry Organizations
Helpful Links

Purchasing Policy
Since 1948, Capital Lumber Company has supported building materials manufacturers who have consistently acted as stewards of the world's resources and who have conscientiously met or exceeded state and national standards and laws. It is our intent to continue to support those who meet these exacting standards.

Capital Lumber Company has been certified as a chain-of-custody distributor and can provide FSC certified products. Inquire at the location nearest you about the certified wood products available.

No other softwood has the rich beauty or long-lasting performance of redwood. Wood acts like a sponge; when it absorbs moisture it swells and when it loses moisture it shrinks. Redwood has thinner cell walls which shrink and swell less than other woods, so redwood is less likely to warp, split, cup or check. The heartwood of Redwood is naturally resistant to decay and insects. Redwood is a favorite with builders because it is lightweight but strong. It is easy to saw, nail and drill. Redwood has little or no messy pitch or resins.

Below are some of our suppliers and industry associations. We have created a link for those that have web sites. Please visit these links for product specifications, technical data, MSDS sheets, application data, design ideas and general product information.

Please click here for the MSDS data on redwood

The majority of Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata) grows in coastal forests. Western Red Cedars grow also in the drier interior forests of British Columbia, Washington, Idaho and Montana where they are smaller in stature with a tight knotted growth characteristic. Cedars rarely grow in pure stands but are generally found in association with other species. Western Red Cedar forests are predominantly managed forests, in which controlled harvests, natural regeneration and reforestation programs ensure a perpetual harvest.

Please click here for the MSDS data on cedar.

Douglas Fir, common name for a large coniferous tree, named for the British botanist David Douglas. It is sometimes called Douglas spruce but is not closely related to either the firs or the spruces. The Douglas fir occasionally reaches a height of 76 m (250 ft) and commonly grows to 60 m (200 ft) in height and 2 m (6 ft) in diameter. It is the most important timber tree of the western United States and British Columbia and is particularly abundant in Oregon and Washington. Douglas fir lumber, usually known as Oregon pine or yellow fir, amounts annually to about one-fourth of all the lumber produced in the United States. Whitewood is light in weight, soft, compact, nearly odorless, and with scarcely distinguishable sapwood. It is used for general building purposes and also yields some of the spruce gum of commerce.

Below are some of our suppliers. We have created a link for those that have web sites. Please visit these links for product specifications, technical data, MSDS sheets, application data, and general product information.
Please click here for the MSDS data on Douglas Fir and Whitewoods.

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Pine has a minimal amount of reddish-brown heartwood and an exceptionally wide sapwood which is honey-toned or straw-like in color. It has a straight, uniform grain which machines to a clear, smooth surface. When freshly sawn or surfaced, its pleasant smell is reminiscent of the forests where it grows. Ponderosa Pine is often specified when appearance rather than strength is of primary importance.

Appropriate applications for Pine include light framing, spaced sheating, floor and roof decking. As a treated product, it is superb for decks and other outdoor projects. Although it is not as strong as some of the heavier, denser softwoods, pine's combination of dimensional stability, strength and workability is well adapted to most light framing applications including joists, studs, rafters, plates and soffits. The wood resists splitting when nailed which allows for the use of larger nails and increases nail retention.

Please click here for the MSDS data on Pine.

The main Hardwood carried by Capital is Ipe.This Brazilian species is one of the most stable of all the durable timbers. It dries extremely well with little checking, twisting, or bow.

Manufacturers, designers and engineers recognize the ability of composite materials to produce high-quality, durable, cost-effective products. Composite materials are found in many of the products used in our day-to-day lives - from the cars we drive, to outdoor furniture, and even the decking we use in our backyards. Composites are broadly known as reinforced plastics, but may also include treated wood composites. Composite materials can be designed to meet the specific strength requirements of an application. A distinct advantage of composites, over other materials, is the ability to use many combinations of resins and reinforcements, and therefore custom tailor the mechanical and physical properties of a structure. Composite structures have an exceedingly long life span. Coupled with low maintenance requirements, the longevity of composites is a benefit in many applications. In a half-century of composites development, well designed composite structures have yet to wear-out.

Below are some of our suppliers. We have created a link for those that have web sites. Please visit these links for product specifications, technical data, MSDS sheets, application data, design ideas and general product information.

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Engineered wood products are used in a host of structural applications, ranging from home construction to agricultural buildings to large commercial structures. In both residential and commercial construction, engineered wood products are essential components in floors, walls, and roofs.

Below are some of our suppliers. We have created a link for those that have web sites. Please visit these links for product specifications, technical data, application data, and general product information.

Capital is also proud to be associated with these other fine companies and products. Below are some of our suppliers. We have created a link for those that have web sites. Please visit these links for product specifications, technical data, application data, and general product information.

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The following are industry organizations with which Capital is proudly associated.

North American Wholesale Lumber Association
NAWLA is an international trade association of nearly 500 leading lumber wholesalers and manufactureres throughout the U.S. and Canada. NAWLA members are dedicated to maintaining the integrity of lumber distribution and to the responsible use of forest resources.

North American Building Material Distribution Association
The North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) represents a network of distributors and manufacturers dedicated to pursuing the association' s mission of developing and promoting the effectiveness of distribution processes to improve member profitability and growth.

Western Red Cedar Lumber Association
The Western Red Cedar Lumber Association is a Vancouver based non-profit association representing 32 quality producers of Western Red Cedar lumber products in Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, North Dakota (USA) and British Columbia (Canada).

Wood Promotion Network
Capital Lumber is proud to be a member of the WPN. Please visit the website sponsored by the Wood Promotion Network at www.beconstructive.com.

Lumber Association of Texas
The LAT is a state trade association whose members are lumber and building material retailers and suppliers to those retailers.

Western Wood Products Association
Western Wood Products Association is a trade association representing softwood lumber manufacturers in the 12 Western states, from the Canadian border south to Mexico and from the West Coast to the Black Hills of South Dakota.

APA The Engineered Wood Association
APA is the largest trade association and leading quality standards body for the Engineered Wood Industry.

Lumber Association of California and Nevada
The LACN is a state trade association whose members are lumber and building material retailers and suppliers to those retailers.

Mountain States Lumber Dealers Association
The MSLDA is a state trade association whose members are lumber and building material retailers and suppliers to those retailers.

The Temperate Forest Foundation
The Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating people about how to live sustainably by integrating economic, ecological and social needs.

The FSC logo identifies products which contain wood from well-managed forests certified in accordance with the rules of the Forest Stewardship Council A.C.

Certified by SmartWood; SW-COC-231

FSC Trademark � 1996 Forest Stewardship Council A.C.

The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) program is a comprehensive system of principles, objectives and performance measures developed by professional foresters, conservationists and scientists, among others that combines the perpetual growing and harvesting of trees with the long-term protection of wildlife, plants, soil and water quality. The SFI Standard spells out the requirements of compliance with the program. The SFIS is based on nine principles that address economic, environmental, cultural and legal issues, in addition to a commitment to continuously improve sustainable forest management.

CSA File Number 230848

The Canadian Standards Association
The Association is a not-for-profit membership-based association serving business, industry, government and consumers in Canada and the global marketplace. As a solutions-oriented organization, they work in Canada and around the world to develop standards that address real needs, such as enhancing public safety and health. Advancing the quality of life. Helping to preserve the environment. Facilitating trade.The CSA marks mean a product has been tested and meets applicable standards for safety and/or performance, including the applicable standards written or administered by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Canadian Standards Association (CSA), National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), and others.

NAHB - National Association of Home Builders
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is a federation of more than 800 state and local builders associations throughout the United States. Chief among NAHB’s goals is providing and expanding opportunities for all consumers to have safe, decent and affordablehousing.

NARI - National Association of the Remodeling Industry
The National Associarion of the Remodeling Industry brings together people who work in and with the remodeling industry, belonging and growing by learning from one another.

US Census Bureau Construction Statistics
The US Census Bureau Construction Statistics site provides the most comprehensive overview of the construction industry available.

OSHA - Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Over 100 Million Workers Count On OSHA... The mission of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is to save lives, prevent injuries and protect the health of America's workers. To accomplish this, federal and state governments must work in partnership with the more than 100 million working men and women and their six and a half million employers who are covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.

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