Heads Spin as “Experts” Warn Of Recession or Find A Silver Lining Six days into the tariff announcement, no viewpoint has emerged on the likely impact of the tariffs.  Without question, those reliant on lumber or log exports have reacted swiftly, as export orders...

After attending the Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association (IHLA) meeting last week in Indianapolis, I realized why I have never left the hardwood lumber industry. Despite many industry members facing unprecedented challenges, tariffs, log shortages, outright bans...

Your Guide to unlocking Alder's advantage over other options The Cascade Alder Advantage brochure has arrived! We recognize distribution salespeople are the lynchpin of our domestic Alder sales efforts.  Creating an easy to understand, effective resource to help...

Friday’s U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) jobs report showed that the labor market is getting softer, but it’s not breaking. This gives us a glimpse of what may happen over the next 10 months for mortgage rates, especially since Jan. 14, when we’ve seen them move...

Attendance at the recently completed 2025 IBS Show in Las Vegas was high, reflecting some optimism of improved homebuilding markets to come. Thousands of people from different countries walked through the halls of the Convention Center on February 25-27.  Vendors...

Since the start of 2025, Eastern Yellow Poplar prices have been increasing. Since the 1st of 2025, the #1 Common Poplar KD prices have risen by 5%.  The price increases, primarily due to lower production, come as overseas furniture manufacturers return to work...

This week’s Hardwood Market Report highlights record low production levels for Eastern hardwoods  In today’s global economy, supply chain security for critical raw materials like lumber is under unprecedented strain. Historically, consumers and businesses...

Lately, my wife has been pouring through design magazines, looking at ideas for our house.  Looking through several recent House Beautiful and Architectural Design issues she had, the comeback of wood furniture was noticeable.  This is excellent news for Alder as a...

With many of our distribution and millwork customers focused on custom offerings, we now offer a cool solution to the growing demand for nickel-gap, shiplap, and v-joint paneling with an old-time circle-sawn or band-sawn face.  More and more houses use feature walls...

Forest management has become a topic of interest for many Americans in the aftermath of the tragic fires that have plagued Southern California.  Introduced in the last Congress in 2024 by Rep. Bruce Westerman, [R-AR-4], the House has passed this bipartisan,...

It’s all about the cost of delivery to distributors and manufacturers. Because lumber does not transport easily as it is bulky, heavy, and you are transporting a portion of what will be lost in manufacturing processes. Alder use creates an advantage, as it can ship up...

We pride ourselves on our ability to be nimble at Cascade and not stick with things like grades just because it has “Always been that way.”  We recently changed our grades, which might be a great fit for all or part of your Alder needs. To fully explain the change, we...