Lumber Shorts | April 2023
Southern Forest Products Association
Advancing the Southern Pine lumber industry since 1915.
Welcome New Members!
We're proud to announce two new organizations have joined SFPA - and the greater Southern Pine community - in the past few weeks! Click on the names below to learn more about what they bring to SFPA!
From the Executive Director...
April was a busy month for the Southern Pine lumber community and SFPA - and there's a lot more still to come this year!
All Things EXPO 2023!
Registration and Housing Now Open!
Advance registration, which is required, is $35 per person and includes access to the exhibit hall floor for all three days.?
Closing in on a sellout (again) for exhibit space!
We've already opened extra space once, but that's as far as we can go - and new exhibitors?continue to sign up!
Still on the fence about exhibiting at EXPO? You're in luck!?But you better hurry: our 52,000+ square feet of available?space is nearly sold out!
Sponsorships
While some sponsorships?have already sold, there are still opportunities to get your name in front of the crowds (and there's something for every budget)! Check out how you can leave your mark at EXPO 2023, especially with the opportunities highlighted in yellow:
You can purchase these directly in your Map Your Show exhibitor dashboard or by emailing Christian Moises, SFPA communications manager, at [email protected].?
Member News
The Wood Report
'22 Southern Pine Lumber Shipments Hit 107-year Record?
2022 Southern Pine lumber shipments recorded an increase from the previous year for the 13th?consecutive year, according to the Southern Forest Products Association, which tabulates shipment totals with the?Southern Pine Inspection Bureau (SPIB)?and?Timber Products Inspection (TP).?
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Are You Storing Lumber Properly to Keep It Strong?
Storing lumber properly?may sound easy, but it’s more than just placing a tarp over a pile of Southern Pine. Proper seasoning and storage provide optimal dimensional stability of lumber in service.
Southern Pine Lumber Grading, Standards 101
There are three Southern Pine lumber grading methods for sorting Southern Pine dimension lumber and assigning design values. Additionally, the?American Softwood Lumber Standard PS 20?of the U.S. Department of Commerce relates lumber size to moisture content.
It's Deck Season: Wood Reigns
Wood or composite decking: Which is best??Each year, more than a million decks are built or upgraded in America, and homeowners are rediscovering the charm and energy-saving practicality of porches.
But decking boards have a tough job. Decking takes the harsh day-to-day punishment from weather and foot traffic, and as the most visible part of the deck, they must meet high expectations for long-term fit, finish, and appearance.?
That’s why pressure-treated Southern Pine is the most popular real wood decking choice. But some homeowners and builders still opt for composite materials when considering their decks.
Solid real wood works in harmony with the environment, blending naturally with the surrounding landscape.?Wood is the best environmental choice for outdoor projects. Compared to wood, the production of plastic or composite decking production can require up to eight times more energy.
Solid wood is a naturally grown and renewable product, unlike composites that are usually made with petroleum-based materials such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, or polyvinyl chloride.
The International Report
Southern Pine on Display at DELHIWOOD 2023
American Softwoods?representatives, including eight Southern Forest Products Association members, traveled to India from March 2-5, 2023, for?DELHIWOOD 2023?to promote American softwood products.?
What's the Story with February 2023 Imports, Exports?
February 2023 Southern Pine exports were down 1.4% over January but up 7.3% over the same month in 2022. Softwood imports, meanwhile, were down 11.7% over the month and down 9.7% over the same month in 2022.?
Southern Pine Shines at Philippine Furniture Show
The return of the Philippine International Furniture Show (PIFS) and Interior Design Manila Show, which was paused because of COVID-19, was primed for a strong return – and it didn’t disappoint.
SFPA, SEC Seeks European-based Consultant?
The contractor will represent US softwood lumber in throughout the European continent, including Great Britain; the Middle East and Northern African region; and India.