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Building Green. What does it mean?
August 10, 2026
Channel Lumber is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC®), the highest standard for forest management and lumber products in the United States.
Channel Lumber: Ipé Hardwood
July 13, 2026
At Channel Lumber, we supply a wide selection of wood species, formats, and custom shop lumber to contractors and builders across the Bay Area.
Custom Millwork
June 15, 2026
Channel Lumber's custom millwork service provides precision-cut, project-specific lumber from one of California's largest facilities, ensuring clean, unweathered material delivered ready to use.
Choosing the Right Product for Your Project
May 15, 2026
Selecting the right material is one of the most consequential decisions on any commercial construction project.
Perfect Pergola
May 12, 2026
Great materials and ingenuity transformed this backyard into a great place to bring friends and family together.
Resysta Wood Products
April 23, 2026
Resysta wood products are innovative and sustainable alternatives to traditional wood materials, renowned for their durability and eco-friendly characteristics.
Sourcing Commercial Lumber in the Bay Area
March 5, 2026
From FSC-certified Douglas Fir to custom millwork, Channel Lumber helps Bay Area contractors get the right materials, on time, for projects of any scale.
Channel Lumber and Green Building
February 2, 2026
Smart, sustainable buildings start with the right materials. Channel Lumber supplies high-quality lumber, engineered wood products, siding, and hardware that support energy-efficient construction and green building goals. Whether you’re working on residential, commercial, or mixed-use projects, the right products make all the difference.
Channel Lumber Annual Holiday Party
January 8, 2026
Our Channel Lumber holiday party at the Monterey Plaza Hotel was a special opportunity to celebrate the people behind the work—our employees.
Channel Lumber: Project Management Consultation
December 17, 2025
Early project planning support to reduce delays and optimize lumber and material selection. Expertise in value engineering, documentation…
Reliable On-Time Delivery from Channel Lumber
November 11, 2025
With our large inventory of lumber, plywood, treated lumber, custom millwork and more, we pair product availability with unmatched delivery service to make sure your site has what it needs—when it needs it.
Why Contractors Choose Channel Lumber
October 20, 2025
Channel Lumber has an extensive lumber inventory, custom milling, and dependable delivery fleet.
Concrete Forms and Function
March 20, 2025
Concrete forms, or formwork, are temporary or permanent molds into which concrete is poured to achieve desired shapes and structures.
Channel Lumber and the Forest Stewardship Council
February 24, 2025
At Channel Lumber, we actively support the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) by sourcing and offering FSC-certified wood products.
Channel Lumber Holiday Party 2024
December 12, 2024
Channel Lumber held their annual Christmas Party in Napa at the Waterfront Seafood and Grill.
LEED Gold: Harvey Milk Terminal
November 24, 2024
Upon its completion, the Harvey Milk Terminal 1 set new standards for airport design and functionality. It became one of the first airport terminals in the United States to achieve LEED Gold certification, a testament to its environmentally friendly design.
Green Building Trends that we've seen in 2024
August 8, 2024
The latest green building trends reflect a growing emphasis on sustainability, energy efficiency, and eco-friendly materials. One prominent trend is…
Redwood Fencing
April 10, 2024
Channel Lumber supplied redwood lumber and products for this backyard upgrade.
Sustainable Forestry: Nurturing Our Forests for Future Generations
September 22, 2023
Sustainable forestry is a vital approach that seeks to strike a delicate balance between meeting the global demand for wood and forest-based products while preserving the health and biodiversity of our forests for future generations.
New Electric Forklifts
March 16, 2023
Two new additions to the lumber yard!
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.
Channel Lumber Custom Shop
February 26, 2021
Channel Lumber specializes in custom shop orders. Our staff and mill workers are the best in the business and we are prepared to meet any of your custom order needs.
Net Zero Part II: A Closer Look.
February 15, 2021
A net zero building is a residential or commercial building whose energy needs can be reduced greatly, and matched or exceeded by the functioning of the building itself.
U.S. Greenhouse Gases are Dropping
December 28, 2020
With the sharp drop of air travel, due to pandemic, greenhouse emissions have dropped by 9%.
Druiry Court
October 14, 2020
A new home from the ground up in the Berkeley Hills.
Sidings
August 27, 2020
Channel Lumber is an industry leader in sidings. In addition to a vast selection of brands and products, Channel Lumber can also provide custom mill sidings to match your specifications.
3 Great Sustainable Building Materials
July 21, 2020
Building with BambooAt Channel Lumber, we believe in Green and sustainable building practices. Many of our products are at the forefront of…
5 Services for Your Next Construction Project
June 24, 2020
With over fifty year's experience in the commercial lumber business, we have learned what it takes to satisfy customers. The size and quality of our inventory, milling facilities, and our services reflect our commitment to fulfill your every need.
World of Concrete
February 7, 2020
Concrete ConventionChannel Lumber attended the World of Concrete 2020 convention in Las Vegas February 3-7.Concrete is one of the most…
Channel Lumber Annual Holiday Party
January 17, 2020
We had a blast at our annual Holiday Party. Check out the pictures below!Enjoying a moment by the treeThe annual Channel Lumber…
Custom Milling
December 17, 2019
Leading Products, Leading CraftsmenChannel Lumber has full service custom milling which features industry leading…
San Francisco Bay Trail
October 7, 2019
Long view of form lumber.Trail to Encircle the BayThe San Francisco Bay Trail is under construction, with gaps in the trail being…
Concrete and Steel: 650 Townsend
August 12, 2019
The interior begins to take form.Originally constructed in 1990, 650 Townsend is a 6 story concrete and steel office building. It has a…
Channel Lumber Sponsors Young Athletes in The International Kickboxing Federation
July 3, 2019
Channel Lumber Supports Local AthletesOn June 2nd 2019, The International Kickboxing Federation (IKF) Amateur Modified Muay Thai Rules…
Channel Lumber Sponsors Team 6918
June 17, 2019
The Cellar Rats Outstanding SeasonTeam 6918, or The Napa Cellar Rats are a robotics team at Napa High School. The team has performed well in…
Engineered Lumber
March 26, 2019
Understanding Engineered LumberAt Channel Lumber we offer a wide variety of building materials. There have been interesting advances in the…
Lumber Types and Top Uses
January 1, 2019
Lumber LogicAt Channel Lumber, we carry a variety of wood and lumber products for applications in all types of construction. Many of our…
Golden Gate Green
November 13, 2018
San Francisco Eco FriendlyIn a series of independent studies, San Francisco has consistently earned top marks for being environmentally…
BART Berkeley Hills Tunnel
June 6, 2018
The BART Berkeley Hills Tunnel runs between the Rockridge and Orinda stations. Construction began in 1965, with construction completed in 1967…
Channel Lumber Custom Lumber Shop: Corbels
May 8, 2018
In architecture a corbel is a structural piece of stone, wood or metal jutting from a wall to carry a superincumbent weight, a type of…
Turn It Up to Ten
April 30, 2018
Concrete Forms for Level 10 Sunnyvale projects.Level 10 is a leading construction company based in Northern California. Channel Lumber…
Today is International Day of Forests
March 21, 2018
International Day of Forests is celebrated on 21 March each year. It was established in 2013 by the United Nations, and the week long symposium…
Alaskan Yellow Cedar
March 12, 2018
Transformational Sailing is an organization which helps Veterans and others with stress related disorders find relaxation through sailing. Their…
Channel Lumber is Friends with the Napa River
February 27, 2018
Friends of Napa River (FONR) is a community organization whose mission is to “be the community’s voice for the protection,…
Net Zero Energy Library in Half Moon Bay
January 30, 2018
Half Moon Bay is building a new 22,000 square foot library with Channel Lumber providing products and services throughout all phases of construction.…
Five Tips to Keep Your Holidays Green
December 8, 2017
Sustainability is one of our core values, here are five tips to your holidays green. Purchase a live christmas…
Form and Function: 4 Types of Concrete Forms Available at Channel Lumber.
November 27, 2017
At Channel Lumber we specialize in concrete forms. We can meet the specifications of nearly any project large or small. There are several types…
Carquinez Bridge
October 23, 2017
The Carquinez Bridge which spans the Carquinez Strait between Vallejo and Crocket is actually two bridges. The eastbound span is a cantilever…
The Cutting Edge: 5 Products and Services at Channel Lumber
October 10, 2017
At Channel Lumber we are proud to offer a wide variety of industry leading products and services. From lumber and plywood to hardware to lumber…
Project Feature: Cedar Kayak
January 30, 2017
Here at Channel Lumber we are committed to providing the best lumber products and services in our industry. Our customers often have a personal passion for wood working. We’re always interested and amazed by the variety of projects that our lumber is used for.
Channel Lumber Goes Green with Energy Efficiency, PV Solar and Energy Storage!
January 9, 2017
Solar power inverters. These convert solar DC output to utility AC that feeds into our grid. With this exciting solution on-line and delivering clean energy throughout the Channel Lumber facility, we look forward to 2017 becoming our most energy efficient and green year to date.
Channel Lumber Supplies Tropical Wood for Stanford University Benches
October 11, 2016
Channel Lumber recently partnered with Boyett Construction to build a series of benches on the Stanford University Campus. The installation includes an “X and Y” bench, and in addition circular and bracket bookend courtyard enclosures.
Custom Moulding: Start to Finish
September 12, 2016
Using a computer-aided design (CAD) program we are able to be more accurate than ever.
A Day in the Life of Channel Lumber
December 7, 2015
With a camera in hand, a walk through the lumber yard becomes a visual odyssey. Come along as we take a walk through Channel…