01 Jan

Say yes to pine walls

Should you Paint or Stain your southern pine walls?

This is not an attempt to avoid the answer but this is personal but here is how my decision is made. “I would always paint, if budget is an issue buy from the clearance rack, if not buy Monocoat by Rubio because it is zero VOC. The clearance rack is actually a green choice because it could be used for a lot worse things that have a much shorter life. And, if you use 3/4 boards, one day someone will take them down and that paint can be sanded done to a form a undertone which is big money if done by finish shop!” (Jason Howard, 2024}. Now that is my take on things but it is far from the norm because I love to make new floors look old; an old coat of paint or new one, sanded off can be made to look very cool. (See below).

Salvaged pine decking using skins 1/2 thick — Salvaged decking circa 1908

Reclaimed Pine Wall Skins: The ultimate repurpose

Well, at least I hope you think it looks “cool”, that photo is my work and our guest bathroom. Here is an example of wood painted, sanded, stained and finished. The point? Painting our gorgeous Southern Pine and your are 1/4 of the way there already. And before you say the stain would do the same thing, it does not. It is far more uniform, for age, and certainly for anyone trying to distress their floor (former walls) paint is easy one you get the prototype. Call me for more, I am running out of room.

Transform your space with the timeless beauty of pine walls. Whether you’re looking to create a cozy cabin retreat or add rustic charm to your home, our premium V Groove and Ship-lap pine walls are the perfect choice. With their classic design and natural wood grain, these walls will instantly elevate the aesthetic of any room. Experience the warmth and character that only pine can offer, while enjoying the durability and easy installation of our expertly crafted panels. Don’t settle for ordinary walls when you can have the stunning elegance of pine. Upgrade your space today with our exquisite Pine Walls.

Accent walls are more popular than ever — Garage

14 Dec

Pressure Treated Southern Pine

Wood Floor Shopping, Unique and or Cheap, Walls and Other

Southern Pine has long been the preferred species for pressure treatment because of its unique cellular structure that permits deep, uniform penetration of preservatives. Porous defines the cellular structure of Southern Pine, which allows the species to handle changes better than most. Some 85% of all pressure-treated wood produced in the U.S. is Southern Pine. Southern Yellow Pine Direct offers treated dimensional lumber such as the 4 x 4 beams shown below. Contact Jason for details.

Treated Southern Pine is durable like no other species

If you are measuring Southern Pine durability remember not all pine is created equal, furthermore, the durability doesn’t depend on the Janka Rating. And this rating only rates Yellow Pine, i.e., Southern Yellow Pine, not the (standalone) species. A dozen species make up the description, Southern Yellow Pine. And for the record, Eastern White Pine is not one of them. Durability is about handling stress such as temperature and humidity, moisture is the killer for wood floors.

Pressure treated KDAT decking

Kiln Dried After Treatment Lumber (KDAT) is a drying process that occurs after pressure treating wood – once lumber is pressure treated with chemicals, kiln drying removes excess moisture and chemicals left behind to help minimize the natural tendencies of wood to warp, cup and shrink. All of our treated lumber is KDAT materials and if you are shopping for deck boards, those are 4 important letters.

Benefits of KDAT Pressure Treated Southern Pine

Even drying minimizes cups, warps, checks and shrinks
Easier to handle, cut and plane
Lighter than “wet” or “green” treated lumber
More nail-holding and screw-holding power
Easier to drill and saw

What does pressure treated mean?

Pressure-treated lumber is the result of a process that uses high pressure to inject a preservative into the wood. We use Copper Azole, a water-based wood preservative that prevents fungal decay and insect attack; it is a fungicide and insecticide.

How many years does pressure-treated wood last?

Just like any wood, this depends on the exposure to water and the earth. Ground contact wood needs ground contact treatment but in generally upwards of 15 years for decks in the south.

So if you are putting in a new deck, give us a call. If it is Southern Pine, SYP Direct is one place you get the honest information and pricing. We have an A+ rating with the BBB because we do not sacrifice honesty to make a sale, never. Family owned and if you call, you will talk with one of us. We are waiting to hear from you.

April 1st 2024- Lumber prices are moving higher, again. We are still well below COVID high prices, but up 25% in the past two months. We believe the trend continues based on our housing shortage and increasing population.

25 Apr

V Groove Siding

Walls and Other

V groove siding aka Car-siding

V Groove siding is also know as Cars-siding, named for the railroad cars they once lined, fits using v joint profile. Car-siding may be preferred over standard ship-lap which laps over making it hard to clean. Along with our V Groove and Ship-lap SYP Direct also offers gap siding. Gap siding, nickel or penny connects with a profile providing the illusion of gap, which experienced Do it yourself create using S4S. S4S, or smooth all four sides, refers to a board planed ‘smooth’, i.e., without a profile.

The popularity of v groove

Today interior designers might tell you that V-groove adds soul to a room. It has become so popular a design style has been centered around it, “Shabby Chic”. Compared to bead board V-Groove is less ornate and has “cleaner” lines. This, in my opinion, allows it to work in more modern setting. Painted V-Groove can be used in large spaces, or you can finish it to suit your imagination. See Burnt V Groove.

What grade of southern pine is used for V Groove.

If you are going to paint your new v groove siding, knots are hard to cover with paint, so grade should be the first consideration. Furthermore, painting over knots means painting over sapwood and gorgeous character. On the other hand, Clear Pine cost more than Knotty Pine, so that will be a consideration.

Staining Southern Pine siding

If you are finishing or staining V Groove siding, Knotty Southern Pine is perfect. Our customers sent us these photos of V Groove siding; plus we included some ship-lap and tongue and groove walls as well. Southern Yellow Pine Direct does not use staged pictures, what good does that do anyone? “Here is what your floor looks like with professional lighting”, seriously? Well, it might even be more important with a wall or ceiling because we have all seen those accent walls in hotels and restaurant; again perfect lighting.

V groove interior wood siding — “scorched” v groove

Installation of v groove in colorado — “scorched” v groove

V Groove Idaho Finish Southern Pine –

Do you have a large project coming up? While SYP Direct focuses on homeowners, we have access to the oldest and most respected family mill in the South. They specialize in dimensional lumber but offer an amazing C grade and #2 grade southern yellow pine, in long length up to 16′. The bad news, it has to be a order large enough to justify its own truck basically- call Jason for details. 888 286 2057- if no answer leave a message because, believe it or not we call you back. See the A+ BBB rating as confirmation.

Pine Flooring Experts– is another reason to buy from SYP Direct. Southern Pine represents about 5% of the flooring market, and unfinished pine is a small piece market. It is heavy, long and unprofitable compared to engineered and LVT floors. Very few flooring installation professionals understand Southern Pine or Heart pine. We do, and with over 3 million square feet delivered to homeowners our experience is unmatched when talking about pine floors.

And Finally, transform your space with the timeless beauty of pine walls. Whether you’re looking to create a cozy cabin retreat or add rustic charm to your home, our premium V Groove and Ship-lap pine walls are the perfect choice. With their classic design and natural wood grain, these walls will instantly elevate the aesthetic of any room. Don’t settle for ordinary walls when you can have the stunning elegance of pine. Upgrade your space today with our exquisite Pine Walls.

13 Jan

Colorado

Wood Floor Shopping

23 Jul

Wyoming and Montana Southern Pine

Walls and Other

Two similarities in Wyoming and Montana residents, love of our Southern Pine floors and very easy to deal with as customers. To be clear, we understand the difference between Wyoming and Montana about as well as their residents understand the difference between Alabama and Tennessee but we know pine. Ask the question what is the first thing that pops into your mind when you hear WY or MT? Southerners would answer cowboys or Yellowstone. Folks from WY and MT, probably Country Music and NASCAR. As an LSU fan, Louisiana born and raised, yes, leaving out football was intentional. The differences may be subtle, however the common characteristics are easy to identify.

Kimmerer WY

Residents from both states are laid back and easy to talk with about anything, not just cowboys. In fact, there seems to be some southern accent with some residents. Kimmerer WY 2020, “it shore is purtty”, of course he wrote this to us in hopes we would understand, very funny LM. The bunk bed photo goes along with this same customer, he is right though it is pretty. The floors are 7” Longleaf Heart Pine with Bona Natural clear high traffic, very nice.

Love these helmets

University of Wyoming

The University of Wyoming Cowboys

Whoa, not Wyoming or Montana Cowboys rather the U of WY located Laramie and founded in 1866. If you are not familiar with their helmets you are not a college football fan, they are classic. Nothing against the Grizzly or on the helmets of the University of Montana but that Cowboy just stays with you after having played against them many years ago. One Cowboy alumni and our first builder from Wyoming and Montana, enjoys reminding me of this from time to time.

Pioneer Log and Timber of Montana

Pioneer Log and Timber, a Montana customer we brag about, all the time. Why not? Visit the website and the fog will lift. MT log and timber, uses the type of materials we have specially milled per project requirements, both floors and walls. The obvious implication, if our company fits with PLT of Montana you should feel pretty good about our products. Yes, we confirm our implication while extending an offer to prove it.

Ask us about the finish

Wyoming and montana resident love rustic southern pine — Prefinished Bona Natural

Shipping cost to WY and MT

From New Orleans to Butte Montana, 2085 miles, and those floors originate in Honduras. Alabama is closer but , yes shipping costs exist. Alabama Heart Pine grows in Alabama, any Southern Pine has shipping cost to WY and MT even if seconds from a lumber yard. However, shipping costs represent part of the mill to customer process, normally they do not connect directly. SYP Direct allows residents in Wyoming and Montana to purchase mature southern pine in long lengths without removing one of the most important characteristics, price. In other words, shipping costs to WY and Montana, not prohibitive. You can get the floor that belongs in your home forever. Yes forever, we sell the kind of pine that someone will reclaim one day making Grizzlies and Cowboys happy.

The Caribbean in Cheyenne

In March of 2018, we sent Caribbean Heart Pine to Cheyenne Wyoming. Our customer chose the 5″ rustic grade, with knots and a minimum of 85% heart pine content, aka heart content. SYP Direct shipped our first Southern Pine floors to Wyoming and Montana in 2014 but this was our first shipment of Caribbean Heart Pine, which we began offering in 2016. Rustic Caribbean Heart Pine is gorgeous, no doubt but most WY and MT residents prefer domestic. It does not matter if you want authentic Southern Pine shipped to Wyoming or Montana, SYP Direct has you covered. Nobody beats our customer service, quality or prices- nobody.

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