Brand partner spotlight: Weyerhaeuser and the top 5 wood products for builders

Brand partner spotlight: The top 5 wood products for builders with Weyerhaeuser logo

Weyerhaeuser was founded over 100 years ago by Frederick Weyerhaeuser and has steadily grown to become one of the largest sustainable forest product companies in the world. Since their beginning, they’ve been growing trees and manufacturing wood products that are essential to everyday life.

They believe in protecting the environment and making sure their forests thrive on a continuous cycle of growing, harvesting and regrowing. Success for Weyerhaeuser means continuing to operate sustainably, now and long into the future.

CBUSA members can work with Weyerhaeuser as a national brand partner. By choosing Weyerhaeuser, builders can feel good knowing they’re using high-quality, sustainable products to build their clients’ homes.

Weyerhaeuser offers a diverse selection of wood products and lumber with precision manufacturing, process control and mill direct supply that give you reliable materials to build quality homes.

Here’s a list five of the top Weyerhaeuser wood products you can choose from.

1. Trus Joist® Engineered Wood Products

In the realm of modern construction, innovation is key, and Trus Joist® EWP represent the pinnacle of cutting-edge technology in the industry. Developed by Weyerhaeuser, these products offer unmatched strength, stability and versatility, revolutionizing the way buildings are designed and constructed. Made from high-grade softwood lumber and advanced adhesives, TJI® Joists boast superior load-carrying capacity, making them ideal for floor and roof framing in residential and commercial structures.

2. Microllam® Laminated Veneer Lumber

Microllam® LVL offers unparalleled strength, reliability, and versatility for a wide range of construction applications. With its superior strength-to-weight ratio, Microllam® LVL provides the structural integrity necessary for demanding applications such as beams, headers and columns. Its uniform composition and predictable behavior ensure precise engineering and construction, resulting in structures that meet or exceed building code requirements.

3. TimberStrand® Laminated Strand Lumber

TimberStrand® LSL offers unparalleled strength and stability, making it an excellent choice for engineered wood products. Its uniform composition and predictable performance make it ideal for beams, headers and rim boards, providing reliable support for floors, walls and roofs. TimberStrand® LSL’s straightness and dimensional consistency simplify installation, reducing waste and labor costs while ensuring precise construction.

4. Parallam® Parallel Strand Lumber

Parallam® PSL is engineered for heavy-duty applications where strength and reliability are crucial. Its superior load-bearing capacity and resistance to moisture and decay make it suitable for columns, beams and other structural elements requiring exceptional performance. Parallam® PSL’s customizable sizes and long spans offer design flexibility perfect for innovative architectural solutions that maintain structural integrity.

5. Oriented Strand Board

Weyerhaeuser’s Oriented Strand Board represents a versatile and reliable solution for various construction applications. Engineered from strands of wood fiber arranged in cross-oriented layers and bonded together with a durable adhesive, OSB offers exceptional strength, stability and cost-effectiveness. Within their OSB line, Weyerhaeuser offers the Edge Gold™ and Diamond™ floor panels. These premium products are specifically designed to meet the demanding requirements of subflooring applications, offering unmatched strength, stiffness and moisture resistance.

Want to use Weyerhaeuser’s sustainable lumber and building materials for your projects?

Weyerhaeuser’s range of wood products caters to diverse construction needs, ensuring you can find the perfect option for your specific building requirements. They’re also committed to responsible forestry practices, ensuring their lumber is sourced from well-managed forests and manufactured with minimal environmental impact. By choosing Weyerhaeuser wood, you’ll not only create a beautiful and sturdy home but also contribute to the preservation of our planet’s natural resources.

Log in to the CBUSA Member Portal and go to Contracts Central. From there you can complete your Weyerhaeuser enrollment survey. Start earning rebates today on high-quality, sustainable lumber for your home builds.

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Chelsea Cole

Chelsea Cole Chelsea Cole is a senior content marketing specialist at Buildertrend