Buy Lumber Direct From Mill -

: Be prepared to handle hauling and storage yourself. If buying green wood, you must use "stickers" (small spacer strips) to stack the lumber for proper airflow while it dries. Grading and Quality Terms

: State your needs in the specific order of Thickness (inches) x Width (inches) x Length (feet) (e.g., a "1 by 6 by 8"). buy lumber direct from mill

: Always ask if the wood is green, air-dried, or kiln-dried. Kiln-dried lumber is preferred for indoor projects as it eliminates insects and prevents major shrinking. : Be prepared to handle hauling and storage yourself

: Mills offer specialty items not found in big-box stores, such as Live Edge Slabs , Bookmatched Lumber , and custom dimensions like extra-wide or extra-thick boards. : Always ask if the wood is green, air-dried, or kiln-dried

: Some operations have minimum order quantities and may not sell individual boards.