Blog

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  New Electric Forklifts

  March 16, 2023

  Two new additions to the lumber yard!
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  Solar Energy: Green and Sustainable

  February 8, 2023

  In 2016 Channel Lumber invested in sustainable energy for their facility in Richmond, CA. Their new energy source is solar. Partnering with Forecast Energy and CED Greentech, Channel Lumber implemented a ground up reconstruction of their energy usage, and is saving on increasing energy costs in the process.
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  Central Subway Starting Service

  September 15, 2022

  The MUNIi subway lines have always been a great way to get around San Francisco. Now with the T-line expansion, the most traffic-congested parts of the city can now be navigated underground with speed and efficiency.
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  Plywood Grades

  August 22, 2022

  Channel Lumber is a leading supplier in plywood. There are many different types of plywood from structural to finish. There is a comprehensive system of grading for each plywood category. Let’s take a look at the many types of plywood, and define the grades.
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  Passive Home Building

  July 11, 2022

  Passive homes are the latest trend in sustainable building, and set the highest standard for conserving energy, and using eco-friendly materials.