What are the Different Types of Moldings?
There are all kinds of decorative moldings available for your home’s interior. While crown molding may be a familiar term, picture molding may not be. Here is a helpful diagram that illustrates some of the different types of moldings: 1 – Crown Molding 2 – Picture Molding 3 –...
Redwood Vs. Composites and Plastics
California Redwood is a popular decking material, and for good reason. Besides it beautiful finish, it outperforms composites and plastics that some homeowners have chosen for their decks. If you’re considering a big outdoor project for this spring, keep in mind these advantages of using California Redwood: Appearance: You...
Timber Arches and Brackets Add Architectural Interest
Finish off your interiors and exteriors with timber arches and brackets, which add architectural interest and the beauty of natural wood. Schutte Lumber in Kansas City offers pre-cut and custom timber arches and brackets that can be rough-sawn or surfaced at our on-site mill. We can also create any...
Douglas Fir Lumber for Year-Round Nostalgia
A few weeks ago we blogged about structural hem fir or log cabin siding, a beautiful exterior application that creates a rustic look. As anyone who has brought home a Douglas fir Christmas tree knows, there is something so nostalgic about the fragrant wood. In addition to log cabin...
Creating that Rustic Look with Log Cabin Siding
If you have admired the look and rustic feel of log cabins but didn’t want the expense of building a full log cabin then log cabin siding may be for you. It is a siding that looks like a log from the outside but has a flat back for...
Looking for Custom Windows & Doors – we can help
Schutte Lumber Company now offers the ability to order custom doors and windows through our showroom. We can offer brands such as Ellison & Lincoln windows, Plastpro, Masonite and Woodgrain doors. Whether you are looking for replacement or for new construction products we can help. Call us at 816-753-6262...
Choosing a Crown Moulding Pattern
Make your house feel like home by finishing off your walls with crown moulding, an easy and rewarding weekend project that you can do inside. First, you will need to choose a moulding pattern. Schutte Lumber has 1,500 custom mouldings available, with a great selection of white pine and...
Creating Custom Mouldings
Schutte Lumber Company takes pride in our craftsmen at our Mill who can take an ordinary pile of rough lumber and turn in into stunning custom mouldings for your home. We can match pre-existing moulding; or if you provide a detailed drawing our moulder operators can make your vision...
Explore Deck Railing Options
Deck railing options at Schutte Lumber include wood, composite, and pressure-treated wood railing. Wood Railing Western red cedar and exotic woods such as ipe are popular wood railing options Composite Railing Composite railing such as DuraLife (formerly CorrectDeck CX) is made of polypropylene and recovered hardwood fiber. Pressure-Treated Wood...
Mill Production of a Custom Cut Timber
Putting a decorative end detail on a beam to customize your project is a specialty at Schutte Lumber Company. Our craftsman at our on-site mill can take your template and cut the timber to your specifications. To see how the process works you can view our video (above) of...