Fortress Iron Railing now available at Schutte Lumber Company
Schutte Lumber Company is proud to announce the addition of a new product line to the Showroom: Fortress Fe26 Iron Railing Products. “Fortress Fe26 Iron Railing is a pre-welded, easily customized and enhanced version of traditional wrought iron railing that brings unparalleled quality to any patio, deck, balcony or...
Tips for Choosing the Best Wood for Your Project
Maybe it’s a simple deck project or something more intricate like a piece of custom furniture. No matter what the project, always begin with the best pieces of wood. Here’s what to consider: Defects in wood aren’t always bad. Just make sure they are from nature and not caused...
The Best Rot-Resistant Woods for Outdoor Projects
Whether you are building a sandbox for a child, a compost bin for a garden, a bench for a patio, or an entire deck, the wood needs to be carefully selected. An outdoor project requires strong, durable wood that resists rotting as much as possible. Here is a quick guide...
Introducing Duralife Siesta Hardwood Blends Decking
Do you want the look of tropical hardwoods, but the low maintenance of a composite deck? Gaf has the solution for you! DuraLife’s New Hardwood Decking boards offer the beauty of finished tropical hardwood. They come in four natural, easy- to-maintain earth tones, Brazilian Cherry, Garapa Gray, Golden...
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...
Building a Deck – Think Redwood
Redwood decks have long been prized for their beauty, but did you know they are an environmentally sound choice for decking material? According to the California Redwood Association “Roughly 90 percent of product-producing redwood forests are certified sustainable under FSC or SFI, and all redwood products come from California....
Exterior Fire-X Lumber and Plywood
is pressure-impregnated fire-retardant lumber and plywood that provides tested fire protection for applications directly exposed to the weather or high humidity, outdoors as well as indoors. It can be used in many applications such as decks, balconies, siding, trim and many more. It can be used in the...
Finishing Touches for Your Deck
Whether you have constructed a brand new deck or are looking at rehabbing an older deck, do not overlook the finishing touches that can make your deck stand apart. There are many different options available from railing to post caps to decorative lighting. Post Caps come in many different...
Now in Stock – Heavy Duty Cedar Lattice
Back in stock for the season! 4×8-7/8″ Cedar Lattice in both privacy and garden...
Using Ipe as Decking
When looking at the many choices homeowners have in materials for their new deck, Ipe is often overlooked because of price. It would be a shame to miss out on this beautiful, durable wood however. Ipe is a dark brown wood which will fade to a silver gray if...