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| Sustainable Versatility: A Timeless Species’ Prevalence Throughout A Pioneering Building of the 21st Century | 2009-11-16 |
The award-winning structure incorporates modern technology with this timeless, traditional building material to create an advanced, LEED-certified, and affordable work-space. The design accentuates Eastern White Pine’s energy efficiency and environmental qualities, coupled with its pleasing warmth and beauty. Enjoy reading about the entire construction process, from the initial ground breaking to finishing the board and batten exterior siding. The process can only be defined as a true “green” building in the 21st Century! To request a complimentary copy of this issue of the White Pine Monograph, please contact NELMA by phone (207-829-6901) or email (info@nelma.org). | |
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NELMA is pleased to announce the latest offering of The White Pine Series of Architectural Monographs with the printing of Volume 28, Number 2. This issue features the true sustainable versatility of Eastern White Pine as it becomes the primary focus in the construction of BrightBuilt Barn. 
Eastern White Pine VS. Radiata Pine. Learn about these two species in a side by side comparison. Who will be victorious?
Founded in 1933, the Northeastern Lumber Manufacturer's Association (NELMA) is one of seven lumber rules writing agencies in the U.S. accredited by the American Lumber Standard Committee (ALSC) to write grade rules that are certified as conforming to the American Softwood Lumber Standard PS20. NELMA is the official author and administrator of the grading rules for Eastern White Pine, in particular.
In addition to the quality control inspection audits we conduct at lumber manufacturers to ensure that on-grade Eastern White Pine products are meeting the needs of consumers, NELMA develops and distributes an array of technical information and unique promotional materials via our member-driven marketing program. We encourage you to browse through the pages of this website and discover why Eastern White Pine is the very best choice when wood is considered, both environmentally sustainable and application versatile.
