Most Meranti plywood (Lauan/Luan) orginates from tropical hardwood forests that have not been managed for long term sustainability. Most Meranti plywood originates from tropical forests situated along the Equator. These forests have declined dramatically over the past 30 years due to poor forest management. The appearance of Meranti plywood varies significantly from shipment to shipment […]
Thank you to David Snellen, founder of West of Key West, LLC for sharing with us one of his company’s creative 3-D models made with our RevolutionPly® plywood (a lauan plywood / meranti plywood substitute). David’s company crafts models of cars, planes, boats, and machinery – all with moving parts when completed. West of Key […]
Each year on March 17th, Saint Patrick’s Day is widely recognized and observed throughout the country as a celebration of Irish and Irish American culture. St. Patty’s Day celebrations include prominent displays of the color green, eating and drinking, religious observances, and numerous parades. The holiday has been celebrated on the North American continent since […]
The first Thanksgiving occurred in 1621 between the Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag Indians when they joined together to enjoy a feast of the autumn harvest. Though a thanksgiving continued to be celebrated by individual colonies and states, it was not until 1863 that President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day be held each […]
Halloween, also known as All Hallows Eve or All Saints Eve, is annually observed on October 31st in a number of countries. Halloween is a time of celebration and superstition. In the beginning dating back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, they celebrated their new year on November 1st. The Celtics believed that on […]
Every year on the first Monday in September, we observe Labor Day. Labor Day was founded in celebration of the American labor movement and dedicated to the contributions and achievements of American workers. In 1894 after a failed attempt to break up the railroad strike, Grover Cleveland made Labor Day a federal holiday. Throughout history, […]
Patriot Timber Products brings a combination of strengths unique to our industry. Our company originated in 1945 as a producer of Southern Yellow Pine lumber in High Point, NC. In the late 1960’s, we shifted our core business to become an importer and distributor of Genuine Mahogany lumber, enabling us to better service the expanding […]
Here’s a craft for you March Madness fans! We chose to support all of the ACC teams that are currently in this year’s NCAA Tournament. You can do as we did or choose your favorite team to support! Supplies you’ll need for this project: RevolutionPly® panel(s) Garden stakes Jigsaw Mod Podge Sandpaper […]
For the convenience of consumers interested in purchasing panel products, we have listed below brief descriptions of the unique characteristics of Patriot Timber’s family of panel products for a side by side comparison. We hope this will help with your selection of the best panel for your home improvement project. SurePly® plywood underlayment is the […]
Although Saint Patrick’s Day is not a legal holiday in the United States, it is widely recognized and observed throughout the country as a celebration of Irish and Irish American culture. Celebrations include prominent displays of the color green, eating and drinking, religious observances, and numerous parades. The holiday has been celebrated on the North […]