Trees don’t grow in perfect straight lines with identical colour and grain. Knots, colour variation, grain patterns, and other natural characteristics are a normal part of real wood. These features are what make natural lumber unique and are not considered defects.

No. Sap stain is considered a natural characteristic and cosmetic condition rather than a defect.

Store lumber flat, level, and off the ground. Keep it protected from direct sunlight and weather, as exposure in unbundled lumber can cause boards to dry unevenly and increase the risk of warping, and twisting.

If storing for an extended period, ensure air can circulate around the lumber and avoid trapping moisture under plastic coverings.

Natural characteristics such as knots, sap stain, grain variation, colour variation, checking etc are not considered defects as they are normal characteristics of real wood products.

Untreated pine exposed to the elements will typically last 5 to 15 years, depending on weather conditions and moisture exposure.

When properly protected with a quality stain, paint, or wood preservative and maintained over time, pine can often last 15 to 25 years or more.

Yes. We manufacture our own Board and Batten siding and stock it in 1x6, 1x8, 1x10, and 1x12 sizes.

Wood continues to respond to changes in temperature and humidity after it leaves the mill. Improper storage, direct sunlight, excessive moisture, and poor airflow can contribute to warping, cupping, bowing twisting etc.

Yes, we do. The lumber we sell has been handled and processed by us from stump to finish!

No. We do not offer custom cuts, products are sold only in the lengths and dimensions we manufacture.

No. Sap stain is a natural discolouration within the wood that can appear blue, grey, black, or brown. Unlike mold, the colour extends into the wood and may remain visible even after the surface is cleaned.

Sap stain does not affect the strength of the lumber and is not considered a defect.

No. Our kiln is dedicated to drying lumber produced at Breen’s Lumber and is generally full with our own material. We do not offer kiln drying services for customer supplied lumber.

Most of the lumber we produce is Red Pine. We may occasionally have other species available, but Red Pine makes up the majority of our inventory.

Kiln dried lumber is wood that has been dried in a controlled environment to reduce its moisture content before being sold. At Breen’s Lumber, we dry our lumber in our on-site kiln. Drying the lumber helps improve stability and reduces the amount of shrinking, twisting, and cupping, that can occur as wood continues to dry after installation.

No. We do not offer custom cutting.

Our saws are production equipment and are not set up for customer cuts.