Lumber & Engineered Wood
Anthony Forest Products
Glulam Products
As North America’s largest producer of Southern Yellow Pine glue-laminated beams (glulam), Anthony Forest Products Company, LLC (a Canfor Corporation company) engineered…
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Product Summary
Anthony Forest Products Company, LLC markets our glulam under the Power Products® brand.
Our Power Products® possess superior strength values, design flexibility and a cost-competitive alternative when compared to other structural framing members.
All Power Products® are Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI®) Certified.
Power Beam®
Stock and Custom Glulam
PRG® Power Rated Glulam
Power Preserved Glulam®
Power Column®
Features and Benefits
Anthony Forest Products offers a comprehensive range of engineered wood solutions designed to meet the demanding needs of modern construction. Their commitment to quality and innovation is evident in their product lines, which provide superior strength, stability, and design flexibility compared to traditional lumber.
Core Advantages:
- Superior Strength and Stability: Engineered wood products are manufactured under controlled conditions, ensuring consistent quality and predictable performance. This translates to enhanced structural integrity and reduced susceptibility to warping, twisting, and shrinking, common issues with solid sawn lumber.
- Design Flexibility: The ability to create custom lengths, widths, and depths in engineered wood products allows architects and builders to achieve complex designs and span larger distances without the need for intermediate supports. This opens up new possibilities for open-plan living and innovative architectural features.
- Sustainability: Engineered wood products utilize wood resources efficiently, often incorporating smaller pieces of wood into larger, stronger components. This can help reduce waste and promote responsible forest management practices.
- Cost-Effectiveness: While initial costs may vary, the long-term benefits of engineered wood, such as reduced labor, less waste, and enhanced durability, often result in a more cost-effective solution over the lifespan of a project.
Engineered - Glulam Beams:
Anthony Forest Products' Glulam (Glue Laminated Timber) beams are a cornerstone of their engineered wood offerings. These structural members are created by bonding together kiln-dried lumber with durable, waterproof adhesives. This process results in a product that is exceptionally strong, dimensionally stable, and capable of carrying significant loads over long spans.
Features:
- Constructed from high-quality, kiln-dried softwood.
- Bonded with structural adhesives for superior strength and durability.
- Available in a wide range of standard and custom dimensions.
- Can be manufactured in long lengths to meet project requirements.
- Offers excellent resistance to moisture and environmental conditions when properly finished.
Benefits:
- Unmatched Strength-to-Weight Ratio: Glulam beams provide exceptional load-bearing capacity, making them ideal for bridges, commercial buildings, and residential post-and-beam construction.
- Consistent Quality: The manufacturing process ensures uniform strength and appearance, eliminating the variability often found in solid sawn lumber.
- Architectural Appeal: Glulam beams can be left exposed to showcase their natural beauty, adding a warm and rustic aesthetic to interiors and exteriors.
- Reduced Construction Time: Pre-engineered and custom-sized beams can significantly speed up on-site assembly, leading to faster project completion.
- Span Greater Distances: Glulam allows for the creation of expansive open spaces without the need for columns, offering greater design freedom.
Lumber and Treated Lumber:
In addition to their engineered wood products, Anthony Forest Products also provides a selection of high-quality lumber and treated lumber options. These materials are essential for a wide variety of construction applications, offering reliability and durability.
Features:
- Available in various species and grades to suit diverse project needs.
- Treated lumber is infused with preservatives to resist decay, fungi, and insect infestation.
- Kiln-dried options are available for enhanced stability and reduced moisture content.
Benefits:
- Versatile Applications: Suitable for framing, decking, fencing, structural components, and more.
- Enhanced Durability for Treated Lumber: Provides long-lasting performance in outdoor or high-moisture environments.
- Reliable Performance: Sourced and manufactured to meet industry standards for quality and strength.
Construction and Materials
Anthony Forest Products specializes in engineered wood products, offering solutions designed for strength, stability, and versatility in construction. Their product line includes Glued Laminated Timber (Glulam), lumber, and treated lumber, catering to a wide range of building applications.
The core of Anthony Forest Products' engineered wood offerings lies in their Glulam beams. These beams are a premium alternative to solid sawn lumber for structural applications requiring long spans or heavy loads. Glulam is constructed by bonding together individual laminations of kiln-dried lumber with structural adhesives. This process results in a product that is significantly stronger and more dimensionally stable than solid wood of the same size. The careful selection and grading of the lumber laminations, along with precise gluing and pressing techniques, ensure the consistent performance and load-bearing capacity of each Glulam beam.
The materials used in the production of Glulam include:
- Kiln-Dried Lumber: Typically high-grade lumber, such as Douglas Fir or Southern Yellow Pine, is used. Kiln-drying reduces the moisture content of the wood, which is crucial for stability and preventing warping, shrinking, or swelling after installation.
- Structural Adhesives: High-performance, waterproof structural adhesives are employed to bond the laminations together. These adhesives are designed to withstand the stresses and environmental conditions expected in a building structure, ensuring the integrity of the beam over its lifespan.
Anthony Forest Products also provides a variety of lumber, which can be used in both structural and non-structural applications. The specific species and grades of lumber available would depend on the intended use and regional availability. This lumber is sourced and processed to meet industry standards for quality and performance.
Furthermore, the company offers treated lumber. This lumber undergoes a pressure-treating process where wood preservatives are infused deep into the wood fibers. This treatment significantly enhances the wood's resistance to decay, fungi, and insect attack, making it suitable for use in environments where moisture and pests are a concern. Common applications for treated lumber include decks, fences, boardwalks, and structural elements exposed to the elements. The preservatives used are formulated to be effective while adhering to environmental and safety regulations.
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Hixson Lumber
Treated Lumber
Hixson Lumber Sales offers treated lumber products that are treated with CCA, ACQ, MicroPro®*, fire retardant, borates or KDAT.
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Features and Benefits
Hixson Lumber offers high-quality treated lumber designed for durability and longevity in a variety of demanding applications. Our lumber undergoes a rigorous treatment process that protects against decay, fungal attack, and insect infestation, ensuring your projects stand the test of time and the elements.
Whether you're building a deck, fence, retaining wall, or any outdoor structure, Hixson Lumber's treated wood provides a reliable and cost-effective solution. The treatment penetrates deep into the wood fibers, offering protection that lasts for years, reducing the need for frequent replacements and maintenance.
Features and Benefits
- Enhanced Durability: Our treated lumber is specifically engineered to resist common wood-destroying organisms, significantly extending the lifespan of your construction projects. This means less worry about rot and decay, even in moist or ground-contact applications.
- Insect Resistance: The treatment process effectively deters a wide range of wood-boring insects, including termites and carpenter ants, safeguarding your structures from costly damage.
- Versatile Applications: Hixson Lumber's treated wood is suitable for a broad spectrum of outdoor construction, from residential decks and patios to commercial infrastructure and agricultural uses.
- Cost-Effective: While offering superior protection, our treated lumber provides an economical choice for projects where longevity and resistance to environmental factors are crucial. The extended service life translates into long-term savings.
- Environmental Considerations: Hixson Lumber is committed to responsible sourcing and treatment processes, ensuring our products meet industry standards for environmental safety.
Core Advantages
- Uncompromising Protection: The primary advantage of Hixson Lumber's treated wood lies in its robust protection against decay and insect damage, offering peace of mind for builders and homeowners alike.
- Long-Term Value: Investing in Hixson Lumber's treated lumber means investing in a structure that will endure. This longevity translates to significant value over the life of your project, minimizing future repair and replacement costs.
- Reliable Performance: Built to withstand harsh environmental conditions, our treated lumber consistently performs at a high level, providing a stable and secure foundation for your creations.
Construction and Materials
Hixson Lumber offers a range of treated lumber products designed for durability and resistance to decay and insect attack. These products are essential for a variety of construction applications where longevity and structural integrity are paramount.
The construction of Hixson Lumber's treated lumber involves a pressure treatment process. This method forces a preservative solution deep into the wood fibers, ensuring comprehensive protection throughout the material, not just on the surface. This penetration is key to the lumber's enhanced performance in outdoor or ground-contact applications.
The primary materials used in Hixson Lumber's treated wood products are high-quality lumber, typically pine or fir, depending on the specific product and application. The preservative systems employed are formulated to provide long-term protection against common wood-destroying organisms.
- Wood Species: Primarily pine and fir species are utilized, chosen for their ability to accept and retain the treatment solution.
- Preservative Systems: Hixson Lumber utilizes industry-standard preservative solutions, which are designed to be effective against fungal decay and wood-boring insects. These solutions are environmentally responsible and meet regulatory standards for treated wood.
The specific treatment schedules and retention levels of preservatives vary based on the intended use of the lumber, such as ground contact, above ground, or marine applications. This tailored approach ensures that each piece of lumber provides the appropriate level of protection for its intended environment.
Applications for Hixson Lumber's treated wood include:
- Decking and railing systems
- Fence posts and components
- Structural framing for outdoor structures like pergolas and gazebos
- Subflooring and foundation elements
- Agricultural applications
- Playground equipment supports
The treated lumber is engineered to withstand the rigors of outdoor exposure, offering a cost-effective and reliable solution for projects requiring resistance to the elements and biological degradation.
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