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Home Building Centres supply millions of board feet of quality Canadian lumber to both the professional contractor and to the Saturday DIY customer every year. Since 1965, we have been buying lumber from Canada's premier mills which are known for their quality and service. Our long standing relationship with these suppliers means that our lumber yards can offer you some of the best lumber produced in Canada at very competitive prices. |
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There is no need to wait for the truck to arrive at your Building Centre!! From footings to roof rafters, our yards stock a full range of lumber sizes and thicknesses to allow you to start your project on time. |
If you need more wood than you can carry in your own vehicle, don't worry - Home Building Centres use the latest in delivery equipment to get your material to your project - on time, professionally wrapped and damage-free. WE GUARANTEE IT!! |
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LUMBER TERMS AND INFORMATION
Grade Stamp
A stamp or symbol indicating that a piece of wood has been inspected for quality and meets the requirements for a specific use. Certified Canadian producers use a stamp that is approved by the CLA (Canadian Lumber Association).
Board Foot
A piece of wood that measures 1" thick x 12" long x 12" wide.
Kiln Dried
Lumber that has been seasoned in a kiln to a predetermined moisture content. Kiln dried framing lumber is dried to 19% or less moisture content. Pine lumber is usually dried to approximately 8-10%.
Green Lumber
Lumber that is unseasoned; not dry with a moisture content of 19% or more.
Construction Grade
A grade of lumber, characterized by good appearance, strength, serviceability and the absence of any serious defects.
Nominal Size
The size designation of most lumber used for convenience. In lumber, the nominal size is usually greater than the actual dimension. e.g.:2 x 4 actually equals 1 1/2" x 3 1/2".
Actual Size
The finished size as opposed to the nominal size of a piece of wood.
Wane
The presence of bark or lack of wood from any cause on the edge or corner of a piece of wood.
Economy
The lowest recognized grade in lumber. This grade allows for many defects and is generally not recommended for structural framing members.
S.P.F.
Indicates that the piece of wood is from the Spruce, Pine, Fir family.
Knot
A branch or limb embedded in a tree and cut through in the manufacturing process.
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ORIENTED STRAND BOARD Waferboard was developed in the seventies, when there was a need for a wood product that would perform like plywood but be made from more readily available raw materials. It was the first panel product that effectively used most of the tree's fibers. Today, the manufacturing of waferboard has been further engineered to create a new building material called oriented strand board (OSB). It's widely used in a variety of interior and exterior projects, such as roof and wall sheathing, subflooring, shelving, garden shed siding and utility panelling. In many applications, OSB outperforms plywood yet is economical in price. Home Building Centres carry OSB from mills approved by the Structural Panel Association of North America. OSB panels are easy to cut and can be finished with any number of fine coatings available at your local Home Building Centre. Available in 4' x 8' panels in 1/4", 3/8", 7/16", 5/8", 5/8" T&G, and 3/4" thicknesses. (Note, some thicknesses available only in Western Canada). |
UTILITY PANELS
MultiPly Underlay
The choice of professional floor applicators for 30 years.
Manufactured from premium quality hardwoods.
All surfaces are fully sanded to a fine tolerance.
Surface imperfections are improved with solid wood patches.
Will not warp or delaminate if applied according to M&B instructions and can be used with confidence around the house.
Particle Board
4'X8' panels come in several thicknesses and can be used in any number of projects requiring a rigid surface. One of our least expensive panels; particle board, is easy to finish with any good quality paint, available at Home Building Centres.
Melamine Panels
Melamine is a durable, prefinished surface made by laminating resin-impregnated paper to a particle board substrate. 4'X8' sheets of melamine come in different thicknesses and a variety of colours. They are easy to cut and can be used for a various indoor projects. Your Home Building Centre also carries easy-to-use, matching pre-finished edge tape to complete the project.
Pine Lumber
Pine lumber has long been known for its workability and pleasing appearance. Canadian pioneers often crafted furniture, toys, floors and window frames from this species of soft wood which grew so abundantly in our northern climate. At Home Building Centres, we pride ourselves on carrying top-quality pine and we stock several different grades to fit your project needs. Whether you're crafting your own family heirloom or building a simple shelving unit, pine lumber from Home Building Centres is easily worked and finishes beautifully with either paint or stain.
Cedar Lumber
Cedar lumber has long been known to have natural decay/rot resistance. It is not uncommon for a cedar shingled roof to last up to 50 years. This eye-pleasing species, which grows in Western Canada, has long been a favourite of quality deck and fence builders. Fresh-cut cedar lumber has a pleasing, warm reddish tone that can be enhanced or preserved with many of the quality stains that Home Building Centres carry. Left natural, it will mellow to a lovely silver grey colour.
Home Building Centres deal with many of Canada's top cedar suppliers who are known for supplying high quality grades. From traditional cedar decking widths of 2 x 4 and 2 x 6 to the new 5/4" radius edged products, We can help you create a backyard masterpiece that will be the envy of the neighbourhood.
Pressure-Treated Lumber
The old saying that "all things are not created equal" certainly applies to pressure-treated wood! At Home Building Centres, we carefully select our suppliers to ensure that we only deal with those treaters who are known for their quality and adherence to strict environmental practices. Wolmanized lumber from Hickson Licensees and Stormwood from Timber Specialties Licensees are brands that guarantee that the wood you receive is pressure-treated to exacting standards.
Our treaters select for grade and appearance prior to treating to ensure that the product you get is the very best. Pressure-treating lumber ensures that the lumber you buy from Home Building Centres will stand up to the elements and be decay and insect-resistant for years to come. Whether you want to build a backyard entertainment area or just edge your flowerbeds and lawns, pressure-treated wood from Home Building Centres will meet your needs. Our Deck and Fence Experts can help you design your project and will show you why our 5/4 decking lumber or the more traditional 2 x 4 or 2 x 6 is the choice of quality Canadian builders from coast to coast.
ROOF TRUSSES
If you're considering building a structure that requires a roof, you need to talk to the Roof Truss experts at your Home Building Centre. We can provide prefabricated sections that take the worry and hassle out of framing your roof from stick lumber. Whether you have a cottage-style or multi-hipped roof, we can provide a truss that will fit perfectly every time.
Trusses from your Home Building Centre are made to exacting standards from kiln-dried, #2 and better lumber, to ensure maximum performance in our harsh Canadian climate. Each truss will arrive on your job site directly from the factory, so there's no need to worry about picking up material. Our fully trained and qualified staff will be happy to show you why we say that your Home Building Centre is "Lumber One" for all your roof trussing needs.