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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, unless you wanted to navigate the central, most congested and hilly part of the city. 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.

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    Everything You Wanted to Know About Ipe Hardwood

    May 9, 2022

    Ipe Haywood t is extremely versatile, and is known for its physical beauty, durability, resistance to moisture, and resistance to insects.