Consider Weyerhaeuser Framer Series – Here’s Why

Whether you are a builder who frames houses or a homeowner planning your dream home, a crucial part of the decision process is picking out the foundation material. You want to make sure the lumber you choose for framing a house will stand up over time and ensure that it will not create problems on the job site or down the line. Our Madison and Crozet are proud to carry Weyerhaeuser Lumber, well-known for having solid and stable lumber. Learn why our sales team says you should consider Framer Series Lumber if you are a contractor or homeowner.

Highest Quality

Cardinal Home Center employees have tested Weyerhaeuser’s Framer Series lumber, and we have seen a visible difference in its performance. One of the primary examples we point to is installing in a house. Install Framer Series on one floor and standard framing lumber on the other and look down a hallway. Framer Series will be visibly straighter than other framing lumbers. Weyerhaeuser also includes serial numbers on the boards. These numbers allow them to track down the date, time, and area of the forest your lumber came from, even down to the log used.

Crown Markings

Crown markings play a critical role in framing a house. A crown appears as an upward arching curvature on a piece of lumber when you look down its narrow edge. This is often a place where moisture pools. For framing, the crowns should point in the same direction, as it will create a smooth surface for framing. Instead of having to guess the crown, markings are provided on their lumber with the direction the crown is pointing. Forget about guesswork!

Machine Grading for Best Lumber

Having a quality board is most important. Weyerhaeuser ensures that before its product leaves its facilities, using machine grading. They can analyze every log using computer software and determine if the lumber will twist or bend. It can tell operators information not visible to the naked eye, ensuring you get a quality board. For their 2×8, 2×10, and 2×12 lumber, their product is stronger than a #2 yellow pine, which is especially important for studs and beams.

Machine grading also means that you get the maximum strength in each board and can save you in the long run. You may be able to use a smaller board, depending on the application. Through machine grading, their boards have the strength of a #1 structural lumber. They offer a 2-year warranty on their lumber if needed.

Save Time on the Jobsite

By using Framer Series lumber, contractors do not have to worry about culling. This will benefit you in the long run and results in no job site pickups. Weyerhaeuser also uses a mold inhibitor in their product to protect it. Additionally, they are certified green by the Sustainable Forest Initiative. Our Madison and Crozet stores have span charts and storage information to assist you best.

Key Benefits

• Predictable performance—less guesswork
• Reduced callbacks
• Enhanced design flexibility
• No more field culling
• Labor savings
• Reduced job site framing waste
• Streamlined underlayment installation
• Mold inhibitor helps material stay clean and bright, reducing product loss and callbacks

Ready to make the switch to Weyerhaeuser Framer Series lumber? Contact one of our locations, and our sales team will be happy to provide more information on this product, and how best you can implement it in your projects. You can also request a lumber quote from our team for your next project!