Where Strength and Beauty Meet.
QB Corporation offers various Glu-Lam Beams to produce a versatile product range.
QB Corporation manufactures custom curves and tapers as well as stock beams to accommodate varying customer needs.
Long-Lasting and Easy to Work With.
When it comes to choosing lumber that is long lasting, Redwood is a good choice, mostly because it is so easy to work with.
Redwood timber is a tall, evergreen tree which is very durable. Because of its low shrinking rates, this type of timber is generally used in high-quality construction. Redwood dries well with minimal shrinkage and paints or stains well for an excellent finish.
Able to Withstand Most Climates and Conditions.
Redwood is easy to work with, it has little to no shrinkage or swelling when it is exposed to water, and can therefore withstand a variety of weather conditions. It is also easy to saw, nail, and drill.
Redwood can handle just about any climate, and condition. It is easy to work with for any do-it-yourself project.
Long-Lasting and Durable.
When it comes to choosing a decking lumber that is long lasting, Redwood is always a good choice. It is as easy to work with as it is durable.
Redwood has little to no shrinkage or swelling when it is exposed to water and can therefore withstand a variety of weather conditions. It is easy to saw, nail, and drill.
Easy to Saw, Nail, and Drill.
Redwood fencing tends to be practical and stylish. The pickets, panels, posts, and rail styles stand up straight and hold paints and staining extremely well. It is naturally resistant to insects and decay. From traditional lattice-top designs to modern looks, Redwood is a great material for any fencing project.
Redwood has little to no shrinkage or swelling when it is exposed to water and can therefore withstand a variety of weather conditions. It is easy to saw, nail, and drill.
Add Elegance to Any Outdoor Space.
Ipe originates from Central and South America and has natural properties that make it the toughest and longest-lasting material available.
It has an extremely dense and tight grain, which can be wavy or straight. The color tends to be a rich brown with amber and red hues. This type of decking tends to stay cool because it doesn’t absorb heat. Ipe decks add elegance to any outdoor space.
Finger Jointed Coastal Western Red Cedar.
Evergreen is a Finger Jointed Coastal Western Red Cedar that is primed with an oil base coat and a latex top coat.
Evergreen carries a 50 year warranty and is available in 1×2 through 2×12 sizes with many siding patterns.
An Exotic Brazilian Hardwood.
Many hardwood lovers will opt for an Ipe deck railing system to complement their deck design. Ipe hardwood is an exotic Brazilian hardwood known for its extreme density and warm, natural coloration.
A good choice for hardwood railing, Ipe is resistant to sun damage, scratching, splintering, and warping.
The Builder’s Choice in Siding.
Allura Fiber Cement offers lasting strength under tough conditions with authentic, natural wood grain appearance and unlimited color possibilities. It is durable, rot-proof, fire-rated, and impervious to wood boring insects. Get the beauty of stained cedar without the drawbacks of real wood.
Contractors and architects looking for a beautiful, durable exterior finish choose Allura. Every fiber cement siding product offers outstanding beauty and strength that lasts.
Allura’s Fiber Cement Architectural Panels offer sleek, striking lines of aluminum Easy Trim Reveals for a premium system that let’s you create modern, cost-efficient commercial designs.
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If the Natural Look of Wood is a Priority, Use Cedar.
If the natural look of wood is a priority, use cedar. The heartwood of the tree (the deeper colored red part, not the white sap part) is rot resistant.
Cedar wood produces lengths of timber with straight grain, which makes it easy to cut, saw and nail. A cedar timber is highly resistant to splitting and its heartwood has natural decay resistance. The low density of cedar gives a superior insulation value. It is light weight, easy to work with, easy to finish and possesses outstanding dimensional stability.
Enhances the Beauty and Value of Your Living Space.
Cedar is durable, lightweight, and easy to work with. Using the natural look of Cedar deck railing components enhances the beauty and value of your living space.
Cedar railing is naturally resistant to rot and decay. This softwood can be easily cut, shaped, planed, nailed, glued, and sanded.
There Is No Substitute for the Natural Beauty of Cedar.
Aesthetically, there really is no substitute for the natural beauty of Cedar. Imbued with decidedly crisp yet superbly rich tonal properties, Cedar can create sublime outdoor sanctuaries.
Cedar is moisture resistant and comes in various textures, colors and sizes. It is available in several lumber grades, including clear and knotty grades. Well-maintained cedar has a life expectancy of 40 years. Durable Western Red Cedar is the most commonly used variety of cedar for fences and gates.
Exceptional Beauty Meets Character and Longevity.
If the natural look of wood is a priority, use cedar. The heartwood of the tree (the deeper colored red part, not the white sap part) is rot resistant.
Cedar doesn’t readily absorb moisture – and, since moisture is what creates twisting and splitting, cedar decking tends to lie flat and straight. Western Red Cedar decking has unique, natural performance characteristics and exceptional beauty that bring warmth, character, and longevity to deck projects.
Project Prestige with an Enduring Beauty.
If the natural look of wood is a priority, use cedar. The heartwood of the tree (the deeper colored red part, not the white sap part) is rot resistant.
Western Red Cedar is ideal for siding as it has a fine-grain fiber. There are various profiles to complement any architectural style. Western Red Cedar projects prestige with an enduring beauty. It's naturally durable with excellent dimensional stability for both exterior and interior designs.
Cedar doesn’t readily absorb moisture – and, since moisture is what creates twisting and splitting, cedar siding tends to lie flush and straight. Western Red Cedar siding has unique, natural performance characteristics and exceptional beauty that bring warmth, character, and longevity to siding projects.
The Rich Look of Wood for Any Home.
LP Smartside Siding is engineered to perform beautifully in extreme climates and resist damage from impacts. It offers all the warmth and beauty of traditional wood siding, along with the advantages of our treated wood technology. Our advanced processes actually improve upon nature, creating siding panels that are far more durable, dimensionally stable and consistent than traditional wood materials.
LP Smartside Siding helps you achieve the look you want while saving time and money during installation.
If you can dream it, LP SmartSide Siding can make it a reality. Get the style you want for a truly custom look.
A Global Leader in Engineered Wood Products.
For more than 40 years, LP products have been engineered to perform in a variety of applications. Builders and homeowners use LP products primarily in new construction, repair and remodeling, and manufactured housing.
LP SolidStart LSL installs like traditional lumber, but surpasses it in strength and consistency. It’s strong, straight, and ideal for a variety of applications. Long lengths and uniform dimensions reduce job-site waste and low moisture content reduces shrinking.
LP SolidStart LVL surpasses traditional lumber for dimensional consistency and load-carrying capacity. Ideal for longer spans, it’s available in up to 60′ lengths and resists warping, twisting, bowing, and crowing.
LP SolidStart I-Joists are lightweight, straighter, and more uniform in strength, stiffness, and size than traditional lumber. They also offer wide flanges for greater stability.
