{"id":25546952,"date":"2025-04-16T10:50:44","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T16:50:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valleyacehardware.com\/blog\/april-2025-market-report-2\/"},"modified":"2025-06-04T11:20:11","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T17:20:11","slug":"select-structural-lumber","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/valleyacehardware.com\/blog\/select-structural-lumber\/","title":{"rendered":"Select Structural Lumber"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; header_5_text_color=&#8221;#191A1A&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"147\">Valley Ace Hardware is transitioning to Select Structural Framing Lumber for improved quality and performance.<\/h4>\n<h5>Select Structural Hem-Fir\/ White Fir<\/h5>\n<p><span>The biggest benefit of select structural white fir is its exceptional strength and durability, making it ideal for structural applications. Its uniform manufacture and dimensional stability ensure straight walls and level surfaces, which is crucial for construction projects and drywall bases. While primarily used structurally, white fir can also be used for interior applications due to its clean, bright look and ability to be easily stained. Additionally, its light weight and soft texture make it economical to handle and work with on job sites. As you can see in the table below i<\/span><span>t is the highest quality grade in the Hem Fir lumber category.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/valleyacehardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hem-Fir-Size-Adjusted-Values.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Select Structural Lumber &#8211; Valley Ace Hardware&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Hem-Fir Size-Adjusted Values&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"147\"><strong data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"147\">Understanding Select Structural Hem-Fir\/White Fir Lumber<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"502\">Select Structural (SS) Hem-Fir and White Fir lumber is a top-grade framing material prized for its strength, versatility, and clean appearance. As the highest structural grade available, SS lumber is ideal for load-bearing applications in residential and commercial construction\u2014such as beams, trusses, and headers\u2014where maximum performance is required.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"761\">Hem-Fir is a regional grouping of Western Hemlock and several true fir species, including White Fir. This combination offers a light, uniform color and straight grain, making it not only structurally reliable but also visually appealing for exposed framing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"1015\">Engineers and builders choose SS Hem-Fir\/White Fir for its high bending strength, stiffness, and resistance to warping. It&#8217;s easy to cut, nail, and treat for outdoor use when necessary, making it a go-to choice for structural integrity and workability.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1156\">Whether you&#8217;re building a new home or taking on a major renovation, SS Hem-Fir\/White Fir ensures quality and confidence from the ground up<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Valley Ace Hardware is transitioning to Select Structural Framing Lumber for improved quality and performance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":25547238,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<h4 data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"147\">Valley Ace Hardware is Transitioning into Switching to Select Structural Framing Lumber<\/h4><p class=\"\" data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"147\"><strong data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"147\">Understanding Select Structural Hem-Fir\/White Fir Lumber<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"502\">Select Structural (SS) Hem-Fir and White Fir lumber is a top-grade framing material prized for its strength, versatility, and clean appearance. As the highest structural grade available, SS lumber is ideal for load-bearing applications in residential and commercial construction\u2014such as beams, trusses, and headers\u2014where maximum performance is required.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"761\">Hem-Fir is a regional grouping of Western Hemlock and several true fir species, including White Fir. This combination offers a light, uniform color and straight grain, making it not only structurally reliable but also visually appealing for exposed framing.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"1015\">Engineers and builders choose SS Hem-Fir\/White Fir for its high bending strength, stiffness, and resistance to warping. 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