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...
Douglas-Fir in Construction
Lumber produced from Douglas-fir is recognized throughout the world for its strength and performance. It is an affordable softwood that is often used in woodworking and construction. “[Douglas-fir] has the highest ratings of any Western softwood for fiber stress in bending, tension to parallel grain, horizontal shear, compression perpendicular...
Why Choose Simpson Strong-Tie
All of us at Schutte Lumber Company are proud to announce our partnership with Simpson Strong-Tie, the leading manufacturer of structural connecting systems for wood, steel, masonry, concrete, and composite wood building construction. Simpson Strong-Tie is the world leader in structural product solutions – solutions that not only help...
The Many Uses of Cedar
Cedar is one of the most versatile and beautiful woods in use today. It has long been one of the most popular deck woods in use, but you can do so much more with cedar. It can go from the siding of your house, to the decking and even...
Festool Demo Day October 7th – Come see the Newest Products
On October 7th, come to Schutte Lumber Company to get your hands on all of the newest tools as well as your old favorites. Our highly trained staff will be on hand to answer all questions regarding how Festool can make your life easier. HK 55 Carpentry Saw Tired...
12 Ways To Keep Yourself And Others Safe In A Woodworking Shop
This Post is courtesy of guest blogger Abe Knepp of www.itsamishmade.com Whether you’re in a woodshop for work, or to visit for some other reason, safety must always be a top priority. People lose body parts and even their own lives in woodshops every year. The following 12 tips...
Protect & Maintain your wood deck with Penofin Products
You built that gorgeous wood deck; now how do you protect it and maintain it so it stays beautiful for years to come? The secret is the wood preparation and staining process. Screw down any loose boards or replace broken boards. Inspect your railings to make sure that nothing has...
Festool Roadshow is Coming to Kansas City!
For too many years the Europeans have had all the fun. Now it the USA’s turn to have a Festool Roadshow. It will be in Kansas City at Schutte Lumber Company on May 14th. Festool is bringing a specially equipped semi with dual foldout stages and 500 sq. ft of working area. Festool...
Planning a Deck this Summer?
As the weather warms up are your thoughts turning towards outdoor activities? Now is the time to consider adding or rebuilding a deck and having an outdoor entertainment area that can be enjoyed all summer. Our friends at Houzz have created this great primer on what you need to...
Decorating with Shiplap
Have you been following the HGTV show Fixer Upper? If so, you know they LOVE shiplap. This traditional rough sawn paneling is a great way to add rustic charm. Shiplap is often associated with a farmhouse or cottage look, but many decorators are flipping it and finding shiplap has...