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birch hardwood grain
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Birch 4/4 F&B Hardwood

Are you a cabinet, furniture, or other solid wood product manufacturer searching for the perfect hardwood? Look no further than Gutchess’ 4/4 Birch F&B lumber. …

Spalted Maple wood grain
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4/4 Red Maple (Ambrosia Maple) Wormy Hardwood

Red Maple, also known as Ambrosia Maple, is a captivating wood with a story as unique as its appearance, especially in our Wormy grade. Red …

Forests absorb carbon and is stored in a tree's wood.
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Finding The Right Words To Teach Kids About the Carbon Cycle

You might be familiar with the fact that Earth is full of carbon-based life, but do you really know what it means? You might be …

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8/4 F&B Cherry Hardwood

Built for strength and durability, our 8/4 Cherry Hardwood is a great choice for flooring, furniture, and cabinet manufacturers.     Interested in learning more …

Hickory hardwood grain
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5/4 F&B Hickory Hardwood

This week, we are going through one of our 5/4 Hickory F&B packs. This species is known for having bird pecks, which flooring manufacturers and …

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A Legacy of Quality Hardwood: Our 20+ Year Strong Team in Cortland

At Gutchess Lumber, we’re proud to have a team of dedicated employee-owners who have been with us for over 20 years. These seasoned hardwood lumber …

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Spotlight Species of the Week: 4/4 Wormy Ash Hardwood

Tune in to hear Noah Barber talk about our Spotlight Species of the Week 4/4 Wormy Ash. This product is commonly used in furniture, cabinets, …

soft maple wood grain
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Hardwood Species Highlight: Hard Maple vs Soft Maple Wood

Sugar Maple trees grow abundantly and are popular for what is on the inside- Maple Syrup and Hard Maple lumber! Hard Maple lumber has common …

Cherry wood from Gutchess Lumber
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Hardwood Species Highlight: Cherry Wood

Cherry wood is one of the most prized hardwood species. Hailing from North America, Cherry wood has its roots in all aspects of life; from …

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Yellow Birch Hardwood

Yellow Birch is a great choice when you’re looking for the perfect hardwood for your next project. It is known for its versatility, durability, and …

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Common Hardwood Trees in the United States

Hardwood trees play a significant role in the American landscape, forestry, environment, and the economy. These trees are used as materials for a wide variety …

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Hardwood in Sports

Hardwood plays a bigger role in sports than one would think. It is a versatile material commonly used for sporting equipment and playing surfaces because …

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