Education
One of the primary missions of the MSR Lumber Producers Council (MSRLPC) is to educate the marketplace on the benefits and uses of MSR lumber. Below we have gathered the most helpful information for current and potential MSR lumber users. In addition, an October 2022 industry publication includes an article that provides a concise overview of the value of MSR: Because Good Ingredients Matter.
MSRLPC Resources
- Benefits of Using MSR Lumber
- Species Substitution: Lean into the Full Flexibility of MSR Lumber
- Building Confidence: Understanding the Technology Behind MSR Lumber
- Design Values and MSR Lumber
- Machine Graded Lumber: The Basics
- The Six Engineering Characteristics of Wood
- Truss Configurations
- Testimonials
Videos
MSR History & Technology
This overview of MSR Lumber includes some history on the MSR Lumber Producers Council (MSRLPC).
How MSR is Made
MSRLPC member Vaagen Brothers captures the process of MSR lumber production from start to finish.
Component-Framing Advantages
Framing the American Dream illustrates several advantages to framing with structural components, including labor savings, increased cycle time and less jobsite waste.
Les Jozsa on Wood
A presentation to Civil Engineering Students at Okanagan College covers the physical structure and properties of wood and it's uses as a building material.