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...

Distributors and manufacturers looking for a species that can be assured of supply in a wide array of thicknesses and grades should look at Cascade Alder very closely.  Few other companies cut any species where they can offer buyers the number of options Cascade can...

We take imitations as a compliment. It means we are doing something right, and we will continue to innovate. In 2019 Cascade pioneered a full-line Alder width sort program in both Superior and Premium grades. Since then, many distributors and manufacturers have...

If the proposed tariffs are enacted, builders will have to deal with higher prices for air conditioners, lock sets, and many of the pieces in a new home. With Donald Trump's pending inauguration as the 47th President, he has made tariffs the centerpiece of his trade...