How Your Lumber Gets Treated
Cardinal Home Center2022-12-16T14:01:43-05:00A few weeks ago, our team had the pleasure of learning more from the team at Madison Wood Preservers, who taught us more about their lumber treatment process and [...]
Brand Spotlight: Diablo Tools
Cardinal Home Center2025-01-08T10:55:38-05:00The Diablo Difference Diablo Tools by Freud are a must-have tool for homeowners and contractors alike. Their premium cutting tools and abrasives are designed for superior and long-lasting performance, no [...]
5 Tips for Staining Your Deck
Cardinal Home Center2022-12-16T14:06:14-05:00Built a new deck or want to clean up and stain your existing pressure-treated deck? Check out some tips from our team for staining your deck! Moisture Level The [...]
How to Build Cornhole Boards
Cardinal Home Center2022-12-16T14:19:17-05:00Are you looking for new ways to have fun this summer? A classic game that is great with family and friends is cornhole. These boards are great for cookouts for [...]
Siding and Exterior Trim: Adding Character and Style to Your Home
Cardinal Home Center2022-12-16T14:24:58-05:00Whether you have an existing home or are getting ready to move into a new home, one of the most important considerations to have is how you want the outside [...]
Exterior Rail for Your Deck
Cardinal Home Center2022-12-16T14:26:19-05:00Building a deck? Whether you are using treated lumber, composite wood, or something else, a great railing can make the difference between a good deck and a great deck. Depending [...]
4 Home Improvement Projects for May
Cardinal Home Center2023-07-27T20:31:26-04:00It’s almost summertime! Is your home prepared for the season? Count on Cardinal to provide you with the best tips for what to tackle this month! For May, we are [...]
Consider Composite Decking
Cardinal Home Center2022-02-12T22:37:34-05:00If you are hoping for extra sustainable, lower maintenance composite decking, Cardinal Home Center carries and can special order several composite decking brands. Composite decking does not require as much maintenance as compared to pressure-treated lumber. Still, it has the appearance of woods like fresh-cut cedar and Brazilian walnut. This decking is typically made of equal parts of fiber from waste wood and recycled plastic. This article has great information for those who consider composite decking over pressure treated lumber.
Top Tips for Staining Pressure-Treated Lumber
Cardinal Home Center2022-12-16T14:38:15-05:00Did you know that, due to the nature of the pressure-treating process, it can take up to several weeks for lumber to dry out enough for staining your deck effectively? Staining pressure-treated lumber, which features mold inhibitors, improves the appearance and can extend the life of your outdoor structure, so we want to provide you with a few details on how make it look its best. The experts at Cardinal Home Center break down their top tips for staining pressure-treated lumber.
Weyerhaeuser – Practicing Sustainable Forestry
Cardinal Home Center2022-12-16T14:39:25-05:00Weyerhaeuser responsibly manages their forests to ensure a sustainable supply of wood for their customers, while protecting the other important benefits forests provide. Unlike many lumber companies, Weyerhaeuser is dedicated to making the most out of a renewable resource.