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Balata Balls: A Golf Flashback

June 2, 2011 by Charles

I was informed earlier today by Charles that we were playing in a golf tourney next Friday. If I could hit the ball at all right now, that would be one thing. Unfortunately, there’s much work to be done…So I hit the links.A member's snapshot of the BGA the morning of the Open Championship.The … [ more ]

Proper Acclimation: A Necessity

June 1, 2011 by Charles

Too often in the contracting field, unnecessary and easily avoidable errors are made due to deadlines and impatience. I’ve been a culprit of this myself. Needing to have a job done by date X, corners are occasionally cut, and it almost always shows.When a commitment is made to a high-end decking … [ more ]

Angelium: Infrequently Asked Questions

May 26, 2011 by Charles

Charles mentions to me the other day, “when you’re doing one of your blogs, you might want to do something on Asswood.” Naturally, I’m now looking into such a fine sounding product. First step, a Google search: “Asswood red angelium” No results. Hmmm. Second search: “ass wood red angelium” … [ more ]

Brazil’s First World Play

May 24, 2011 by Charles

Evidence is mounting that Brazil’s days as a second-tier world player are numbered. In addition to sporting South America’s most robust economy, the wealth is also spreading now within the country’s poorest areas.I will provide an additional bit of update when I have time… … [ more ]

Responsible Forestry Via Digital Imaging

May 20, 2011 by Charles

There’s a stunning set of images associated with a great article by Michael Lemonick in the May Issue of National Geographic. This image produced from the Society’s website does absolutely no justice to the quality of the content in the magazine, but I guess that’s why we subscribe?The use of … [ more ]

My Introduction to Padauk

May 19, 2011 by Charles

I visit frequently with my dad. When we visit, and he’s about to brace me for something about to cost me money (buying his old cars, etc.), he introduces the proposition with: “Okay. Here’s the deal.” I don’t have any position in the world to complain about this arrangement, and I’ve become quite … [ more ]

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Specialty Lumber Solutions

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Kansas City, MO 64129
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Specialty Lumber Solutions represents the nation’s largest wholesalers of tropical hardwood products and domestic lumber mills. If you are looking for Ipe, Teak, Cumaru, Massaranduba or another species, we sell tropical hardwood rain screen siding and decking materials at the best prices.

For high end domestic species, we offer clear grade Western Red Cedar and Select Southern Cypress custom milled to your specifications. We also have your flooring needs covered by working with direct importers to offer a line of tropical hardwood flooring at the most competitive prices.

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