Hello 2021! 2020 was a wild ride of a year in the building industry and fortunately it looks like 2021 will have a much more optimistic outlook overall. Many projects that were shut down last year will have a chance to be completed in this one. You may need to act quickly though if you […]
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Best Practices for Planning Your 2021 Project
How to Make Sure Your Next Building Project Doesn’t Get Caught Short With the new year right around the corner, there are new ideas, projects and goals brewing. Some of us want to remodel our houses, others are finally going to build that patio, and/or maybe you want to spruce up your guest room. Whatever […]
Build Beautifully With Western Red Cedar
Western Red Cedar (WRC) has been used for centuries to build homes, businesses and outdoor structures. The wood itself comes from an evergreen coniferous tree native to western North America and builders love it because it’s an excellent thermal insulator which protects buildings from extreme heat and cold. WRC lumber is traditionally used for siding, […]
How Forest Management Can Help Prevent Forest Fires
Here’s Why Climate Change, Population Density and Forestry Management Practices Can All Contribute to Catastrophic Forest Fires In the past 30 years, forest fires have been devastating around the world and specifically here on the West Coast of the United States. Dry climates, changes in forestry management practices and increased population density have contributed to […]
Timberline Newsletter Is Back!
Welcome Back to the Timberline Blog! Timberline was first started as a monthly newsletter back in 1985 by Ela Bannick, who wrote it faithfully, every month, for 21 years. Each month, Ela would gather the latest in industry news, share what was happening in the Methow Valley and any special deals the lumberyard was offering. […]
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Seasoning Checking
Seasoning checking is a natural part of wood shrinkage that occurs as the moisture in the wood cells dry. Wood shrinks as the moisture decrease and swells when the moisture increases. Generally we run into seasoning checking being a problem in timbers, but it can affect board stock as well. When we sell timbers […]
New Project Photos
Originally posted on designarchitectureblog:
Photo by Gibeon Photography New project photos are available to view on Locati Architects’ website. The home is the Snowdays Residence located in Big Sky, Montana, and features a contemporary-rustic design aesthetic. The clients wanted a mountain home that steered away from the more traditional or “heavy” feel of decor that…
Proudly Displaying our Products at the Annual Methow Valley Tour of Homes
Annual Methow Valley Tour of Homes. Aug 10, 2013. Come take a tour of a unique selection of gorgeous Methow Valley homes. Many of the homes on this tour were built with Bear Creek Lumber wood products. Local builders have crafted these homes with our siding, decking, paneling trim, post & beam products and much […]
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Timberline Newsletter Is Back!
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Best Practices for Planning Your 2021 Project
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Seasoning Checking
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How To Improve The Value of Your Next Building Project
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How To Choose The Best Building Materials
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Lumber Grades
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Welcome to the new Bear Creek Lumber Blog
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Most Popular Home Renovations for 2021
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How to Build Fireproof Homes
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Fall Home Improvement Guide
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Spotlight on Redwood
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Top 7 Haunted Buildings Hidden Around the United States
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Fall Home Improvement Guide
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How to Build Fireproof Homes
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Most Popular Home Renovations for 2021
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Lumber Grades
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How To Choose The Best Building Materials
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How To Improve The Value of Your Next Building Project
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Ultimate Guide to Building A Cedar Deck
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Frequently Asked Questions: BCL FAQ
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