How to Buy Quality Lumber
To All Our Valued Customers, Over the past few years, the Covid 19 Pandemic has forced us to adapt and change the way we do things on a day-to-day basis. Florida Lumber is no exception. To make sure that we remain strong and competitive in the market for the years to come, Florida Lumber has had to adjust and change our vision for the future. In the last 2 years, we have stopped selling Sheetrock and drywall products, roofing felt and roofing materials, and have even closed on Saturdays.
Over the last few months, we have been transitioning our way out of the door supply business so on August 31, 2022, our door shop will stop assembling doors. We will continue liquidating our doors from inventory until we are out of material.
Some customers have asked if we are closing or even moving locations. To set the story straight, we are not closing or selling the business and we are not moving. These changes are all part of our new vision and path to continue serving South Florida and increasing our footprint in the construction supply industry.
Our focus is going to be on Lumber, Construction Materials, Rebar Fabrication and Rebar Accessories. As we have liquidated some of the items that we don’t sell anymore we have created more space to buy a larger volume of our core items and pass on the savings to our customers.
In the next year you will start seeing changes that will help improve our ability to serve you, our customers. We appreciate your business and your patience as Florida Lumber’s new vision becomes reality.
A Todos Nuestros Valiosos Clientes En los ultimos anos, la pandemia de el Virus (Covid 19) nos ha forzado a adaptarnos y cambiar la forma de hacer cosas en el dia a dia. Florida Lumber no ha sido una excepcion.
Para asegurarnos de mantenernos fuertes y competitivos en el mercado en los anos venideros, Florida Lumber ha tenido que ajustar y cambiar nuestra vision para el futuro. En los dos ultimos anos hemos dejado de vender los productos de yeso (sheetrock), paneles de yeso (drywall), tela asfaltica (roofing felt), materiales de techo y cerramos los Sabados. En los ultimos meses, hemos estado en transicion para salir del negocio de suministro de puertas, en Agosto 31, del 2022 nuestra tienda de puertas dejara de construir y/o cortar puertas. Vamos a continuar liquidando nuestro inventario de puertas haste que terminemos todo el material. Algunos de nuestros clientes han preguntado si estamos cerrando o si nos estamos moviendo a otra localidad. La verdad es que no estamos cerrando, no estamos vendiendo y no estamos cambiando de localidad. Estos cambios son todos parte de nuestra nueva vision y camino a continuar sirviendo al estado sur de la Florida y incrementar nuestras huellas en la industria de suministros de construccion.
paneles de yeso (drywall), tela asfaltica (roofing felt), materiales de techo y cerramos los Sabados.
En los ultimos meses, hemos estado en transicion para salir del negocio de suministro de puertas, en Agosto 31, del 2022 nuestra tienda de puertas dejara de construir y/o cortar puertas.
Vamos a continuar liquidando nuestro inventario de puertas haste que terminemos todo el material. Algunos de nuestros clientes han preguntado si estamos cerrando o si nos estamos moviendo a otra localidad.
La verdad es que no estamos cerrando, no estamos vendiendo y no estamos cambiando de localidad. Estos cambios son todos parte de nuestra nueva vision y camino a continuar sirviendo al estado sur de la Florida y incrementar nuestras huellas en la industria de suministros de construcción.
2431 N.W. 20TH ST.
MIAMI, FL 33142
PHONE: (305) 635-6412
Sales Fax: (305) 633-4054
Accounting Fax: (305) 635-3723
Email: sales@tloridalumber.com
Are you planning to buy lumber from a wholesale distributor? If this is a first time purchase, consider the following tips we have put together for you. First things first, knowing you can purchase lumber from a home center is key to big saving. Educating yourself on the differences between buying lumber from a lumberyard and a wholesaler is necessary before you make this investment. Below is a guided rundown on how to get your hands on the right type of lumber.
How does the wholesaler measure the lumber?
Distributors’ measure lumber in quarters instead of inches. Since lumber is dry and sawn, you will notice minor shrinkage in it. This means if you decide to take a 4/4 board, the actual measurement is 7/8 of an inch. It’s easy to obtain the incorrect measurements as a first time buyer; this is why we recommend considering having your queries cleared from the distributor. To add to this, it also helps to ensure that you are paying for the right amount.
How board feet matters when choosing lumber?
Irrespective of whether you are choosing Florida lumber or others, the board’s feet is an important factor to consider. The board foot is the volume of wood that you get from the distributor. After measuring the volume, it becomes easy to determine the price of the lumber as there can be differences in length, width and thickness.
Grade of lumber
The grade of lumber is determined by the amount of unusable material that is present on the board. The grades should be chosen based on the requirement. For making high quality furniture and tabletops, high quality grades are required by manufacturers. On the contrary, for the making of items of daily use, it is better to take cabinet grade wood.
What is the need for milling services while buying lumber?
Although rough lumber is rare, it needs to be milled using a milling service that helps with the thickness and straight portion of the lumber in an accurate manner. With your thickness planner, you can save money when buying the rough lumber. Heads up: the distributor from whom you take the lumber may charge a small price for the milling service.
What are the different ways of getting quality lumber?
The different ways of manufacturing lumber are all influenced by environmental factors. So, when buying lumber from a wholesaler, knowing the processes of how the lumber has been harvested benefits you as a consumer. There are numerous ways lumber can be produced. It can be created from either a planted tree or through log form where it is sure to have a few defects due to tree branches.
After buying it, the purchaser should dry the wood without ruining the quality of the wood. By means of this, the purchaser needs to know about the techniques of how to lower the grades of the lumber for using it in different project works. So, if you wish to buy lumber at a cheap rate, you have to identify whether it’s the right quality first. Even it may include a team of tree cutters to get the required lumber.
If you are not aware of where to get lumber from, you can ask for it from local shop that makes wood items. The manufacturer can even share where the wood company gets the lumber.
How to get lumber for an inexpensive rate?
Buying wood with a low grade makes it possible to purchase lumber at an inexpensive rate. However, choosing wood with a lower grade needs an expert’s eye because particular lumber comes with clear cuttings. This can also help you save money when you wish to get quality lumber. Thus, to get hands-on good quality lumber, you have to know about its quality and the ways to check its thickness.
Other factors to consider when buying lumber
Choosing the right quality of lumber will help in your businesses. Here are some factors that are important to consider when choosing the right supplier. Variety and quality are two components that will play a role in the determination of choosing the correct lumber for you. Keep reading to find out what else can you select the right lumber.
Choosing the right quality of lumber
It’s no secret that in order to get quality-finished products, you need quality materials. Before taking that lumber from the supplier, try to find out what type of quality lumber the supplier offers. Knowing the different ways of harvesting and processing the lumber has been through, will help you identify its quality in a more efficient way. Becoming informed on the condition in which the lumber is stored before you acquire it is a win-win as well.
Overall budget involved in getting lumber
Of course price is always one of the deciding factors in purchasing good quality lumber. We think saving money is always a plus; which is why we believe it is necessary to create a budget before you purchase your lumber. With plenty of suppliers on the market, getting your hands on the right quality is essential. In addition, by comparing the prices offered, you are able to differentiate between prices and overall what you are paying for. Researching and familiarizing yourself around variety and quality, assists in knowing whether you are paying the right price or not.
Consistency of supplying items
The quality of lumber depends on the ways in which it has been harvested. Moreover, there are different harvesting seasons for different types of lumber. If you choose the right supplier, it can ensure that you will receive a quality item.
Reliability of the supplier
The reliability of the supplier is an important factor as it determines the quality of the item you can expect to receive. Check with the supplier's past and present customers to create an idea on the quality of the item you can be expecting.
Therefore, consider these factors the next time you’re on the market for the right quality lumber for any occasion!