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With reports of lumber futures prices dropping, lumber customers are expecting to see lower prices at lumber yards now but that’s not happening yet. Demand Still Outpaces Supply The demand for lumber is still through the roof. From home builders to professional contractors, to Do-It-Yourselfer’s, lumber is being snatched up as soon as it hits…

Whether working piers or pleasure piers, piers are marvelous structures that jut out into the vast sea.  From allowing cruise ships to dock to being homes to recreational facilities such as roller coasters, piers are versatile in their means of utility.  Aside from their utility, many people may not realize they are standing upon historic…

From mundane everyday objects to unique creations, these record breaking objects are sure to astonish.  Without further ado, here are 10 more record breaking objects that are made from wood. 10. Longest Wooden Chain Via vercalendario.info Made from a single spruce tree trunk, the longest wooden chain measures in at approximately 835 feet.  The wooden…

If you read our article about the longest wooden roller coasters, you know we love a good roller coaster.  However, instead of the longest, this time we went for a list of the fastest wooden roller coasters around the world.  So, without further ado, here are some of the fastest wooden roller coasters in the…

Did you know that some of the oldest wooden pedestrian bridges date all the way back to the 13th century?  While some of the bridges have had sections renovated or restored for one reason or another, most of the bridges are still utilizing their original wood.  So, without further ado, down below we have gathered…

Most everyone love roller coasters, and we don’t blame them.  However, did you know that some of the most record breaking rides are made from wood?  Some of them are over 30 plus years old and are still strongly holding their records.  Here are some of the longest wooden roller coasters in the world. 6.…

As the world continues to move into greener and eco-friendly alternatives for various products and industries, it looks as if bicycles are being brought into the wooden revolution.  Bicycles, like many other things, have become a long ways from what they looked like in its initial creation.  Starting out with wooden and iron components to…

Yearning to get back in touch with nature, this list of creators all handcrafted everyday items, that the average person wouldn’t give a second thought to, from wood.  Ranging from transportation to productive items, these skillful creators’ creations might make your head spin.  If you like the article, follow us on Facebook, take a look out…

In modern life, cars are so integrated into our daily lives that most people rarely think of the alternative materials they could be constructed of.  Back before fiberglass and metal were the norm for constructing cars, wood was the go to source.  Nowadays, most wooden cars are built by hobbyists or vehicle manufacturers building concept…

As many home and property owners may unfortunately already know, next to mold, termites are silent destroyers that cause substantial structural damage before there’s evident harm.  And while it’s widely apparent and acknowledged that termites love to eat wood, do you know why? What do termites eat? The basic public assumption of termites’ diet is…