LifeTime Wood Treatment by Valhalla Wood Preservatives Ltd. is a non-toxic, eco-friendly wood treatment that extends the life of both indoor and outdoor wood surfaces. It is suitable for most, if not all, applications like: decks, fences, siding, flower pots, picnic...
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Sansin Foundation
For those projects you have on the go but aren't quite ready to stain, we have the solution. Sansin has a product called Foundation, no matter how big or small your project is, it can be used on a wide variety of dry woods; from timber frame entrances to log homes,...
Garden Beds – What to use?
Spring time is just around the corner and so our focus shifts to gardening. A popular question is whether or not to use raised garden and/or flower beds. When considering to build a garden or flower bed you want to use high quality material to create a bed that is...
Sansin Pressure Plus Wood Treatment
https://youtu.be/WZhJT5jEP0w Pressure Pus is a great way to keep pressure treated lumber looking fresh while also protecting it from the weathers elements. Not only does it enhance the natural brown tones of the pressure treated wood but it also is VOC compliant,...
Staining Smooth vs. Rough Lumber
Rough lumber will absorb more stain due to the increase in exposed wood fibers. Your initial up front cost will be higher but it will add durability and longevity to your project. Smooth lumber has less open fibers so the stain will not absorb as much. It is highly...
What’s the difference between a lineal foot, board foot, running foot, and a square foot?
Lineal Foot - A lineal foot one is 1 foot in length or 12 inches. It is a measurement of a straight line. Board Foot - is actually a measurement of volume. A board foot is one square foot, one inch thick. To calculate board foot = width in inches x...
Choosing Gate Hardware – What to look for.
There are a few things to factor in when choosing your gate hardware; whether you are wanting to go for a simple functionality or an architectural element. Next would be choosing your hinges. When picking your hinges; a good rule of thumb to follow would be that 1/3...
Vancouver Island Western Red Cedar
Vancouver Island Western Red Cedar is used for its sustainability and longevity. Being that it is naturally rot resistant, makes it desirable to be used in our fence panels and many other applications. Along with it being pitch and resin free, makes it unlike other...