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Melamine Gets A Makeover

Read about textured melamine and other melamine paneling too.

Adam GarrettApril 22, 2020

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COVID-19 Update: We Are Open M-F 7am to 4pm for walk-in business.

THE GOAL OF VALENCIA LUMBER AND PANEL IS TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF HEALTH…

Adam GarrettMarch 25, 2020

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Burmese Teak versus Plantation Teak

Why Burmese Teak is Superior to Plantation Teak First, let’s ask What makes Burmese Teak…

Kevin KelleyAugust 18, 2019

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THE CASE FOR COMPOSITE DECKING

Ahh, the uniquely American backyard deck: hangin’ out with friends around the grill with a…

Kevin KelleyAugust 11, 2019

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WHY WOODEN DECKS NEVER GO OUT OF STYLE

Modern house with garden swimming pool and wooden deck It’s true: nothing beats the beauty…

Kevin KelleyAugust 11, 2019

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What the #$%^ is a Board Foot, anyway??

Yes, a customer really said that

Kevin KelleyJuly 23, 2019

Properties of Lumber

Why Did My Table Split In Half, Just In Time For Christmas Dinner?

OR, Dimensional Stability in Lumber and Panels

Kevin KelleyJuly 22, 2019

Product Selection

Mine’s Harder Than Yours

Hardwood or Softwood?

Kevin KelleyJuly 19, 2019

Product Selection

PARTNER PROFILE: HAWKEYE LUMBER

Walnut is hot these days, and we've got the best...

Kevin KelleyJuly 19, 2019

Be a Smarter ShopperThere Is a Difference!

Building Better Plywood

All plywood is not the same!

Kevin KelleyJuly 19, 2019

There Is a Difference!

It’s What’s In The Heart That Matters

Let's look at Plywood Cores

Kevin KelleyJuly 19, 2019

Product Selection

WHAT Is He Talking About?

Some helpful Plywood terminology: A Glossary

Kevin KelleyJuly 19, 2019

Be a Smarter ShopperProduct SelectionThere Is a Difference!

Depends On How You Slice It

Lumber cutting methods, and why it matters

Kevin KelleyJuly 19, 2019