Catering to Cabinet and Furniture Makers
J. Gibson McIlvain helps craftsman produce fine workmanship by supplying premium raw materials for all kinds of cabinetry and furniture projects. From commercial office interiors and custom built-in designs to antique restoration pieces to modern furnishings, J. Gibson McIlvain has the top-quality materials you need for your next project. Two of the craftsmen we specialize in supplying are cabinet … Continue
Catering to Cabinet and Furniture Makers
J. Gibson McIlvain helps craftsman produce fine workmanship by supplying premium raw materials for all kinds of cabinetry and furniture projects. From commercial office interiors and custom built-in designs to antique restoration pieces to modern furnishings, J. Gibson McIlvain has the top-quality materials you need for your next project. Two of the craftsmen we specialize in supplying are cabinet … Continue
Bruynzeel Marine-Grade Plywood
At J. Gibson McIlvain, we’ve found that boat builders have a special appreciation for the 100% weather resistant plies of Bruynzeel marine-grade plywood that we supply. The BS1088 certification clearly communicates this manufactured wood product’s suitability to boat building. We’re so impressed with the high quality of this product that we’ve decided to do more than carry it; we’re now … Continue
Making Sure Your Lumber is Legal
Illegal wood is a problem that affects all of us. As a buyer, you need a way to know that the wood you are purchasing is, in fact, legally harvested. FSC certification once provided that guarantee, but recent events have caused people to wonder. In 2011, the Justice Department raided Gibson Guitar Company. In the process of the raid, the government seized shipments of lumber that were believed … Continue
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All About Oak – Red, White, and Blue
As an American company with roots dating back to our pre-nationhood days, J. Gibson McIlvain Lumber is proud to offer many domestic hardwoods in addition to our increasingly diverse selection of tropical hardwood species. While exotic hardwoods are certainly trending — particularly as decking species — many believe they pale in comparison to the a [...]
Massaranduba: Budget-Friendly Tropical Decking
Among the many exotic hardwood decking species, Massaranduba probably wins for having the most tongue-twisting name. It also provides a more budget-friendly price tag than the ever-popular Ipe while retaining many of the same highly prized qualities. The sizeable Massaranduba tree grows prolifically across Central and South America. On average, these trees grow to heights [...]
3 Little-Known Facts About Composite Decking
Despite the increasing popularity of composite decking in recent years, these manufactured products possess some major flaws. Particularly when you compare them to the organic materials they’re meant to replace, composites simply don’t measure up. While these products might appear similar to the tropical hardwood lumber they replace, the similarities don’t even go beyond the [...]
3 Comfort-Level Concerns Over Composite Decking Materials
As lumber suppliers with centuries of experience with organic materials, J. Gibson McIlvain certainly has a vested interest in preserving the image of lumber decking species. At the same time, there are significant concerns over the growing market for composite decking materials. While environmental lobbyists assert that these manmade materials are actually better for the [...]
Softwoods Focus: Alaskan Yellow Cedar
As J. Gibson McIlvain (visit website) has entered the softwoods market, we’ve learned a lot about how distinctly those lumber species behave differently from the hardwoods we’ve worked with for over two hundred years. In our new dedicated softwoods distribution yard, one of our most popular species is Alaskan Yellow Cedar. Local Origin As you [...]
Red Grandis Facts & Wholesale Supplier Info
Who says you can’t teach an old dog, new tricks? At J. Gibson McIlvain Company, we’re over 200 years old, and yet we’re still learning and growing and adding new services and products to our “bag of tricks.” In the past decade, we’ve added softwoods and plywood. Now, we’re adding a new species to our [...]
Log Home and Timber Frame Provisions
Log homes and timber frame construction provide unique settings in which to showcase massive specimens of lumber and craftsmanship. They echo with nostalgia for a bygone era in which pegged joints and solid wood joinery were appreciated as they should be. The strength required of thick posts and gigantic trusses elicit feelings of awe. As [...]
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