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Western Wood Products Association
represents softwood lumber manufacturers in the 12 Western states and Alaska. Supported by Western lumber manufacturers, WWPA delivers lumber grading, quality control, technical, business information and product support services to sawmills as well as those who use Western softwood lumber products throughout the world.

Historic housing decline impacts lumber markets, Western mills
The worst downturn in housing construction since World War II will create difficult markets for Western lumber mills in 2008 before a slow recovery starts in 2009, according to a new WWPA forecast. Housing starts this year are expected to fall below 1 million units, pushing lumber demand to 45.3 billion board feet. For more on the Association's lumber market outlook, go to the Newsroom.

Fire codes hit exterior lumber
California has adopted new requirements for lumber products used in exterior applications, such as siding, decking and soffits. While additional fire testing is underway, WWPA has prepared a new Tech Note listing siding, decking and soffit products that have been approved so far by the state. Click here to review the new California standards and download WWPA's Tech Note 2008-01.

Find the lumber you need
Distributors seeking new sources for Western lumber products can use the Interactive Lumber Buyers Guide. You can select the species, product type, product service and/or shipping mode and get a full list of WWPA Member mills that can supply the specified lumber, complete with sales contact information.