Redesigning your backyard is an exciting project—your unused space can quickly be covered with a wood patio cover, adding elegance to your backyard and protecting you from the harsh weather. If the Southern California sun is keeping you from enjoying your patio year-round, then a wood patio cover is the perfect solution to add utility, […]

Creating a design aesthetic for your home and backyard is an exciting, yet overwhelming process. By choosing to have a deck or patio, you can exponentially increase your design options. This video provides some suggestions for deck and patio design and care. Consider the purpose of your deck before beginning construction. Determining how the space […]

Are you planning an outdoor project to renovate the style of your backyard? Choosing the right lumber can be an overwhelming task. When beginning your new backyard addition, take the time to research the various types of lumber and their benefits. Whether you’re building a fence or constructing a deck, consider the advantages of using the […]

Be sure to tune in this Thursday, 8/18 as Mike Slater of The Mike Slater Show on AM760 profiles J&W Lumber. Known for saying what he thinks, Mike Slater sits down with Clyde Jennings, son of founder Charley Jennings, to give a full overview of the business. J&W Lumber went into business in 1957 and is […]

An outdoor deck can add life to your backyard and give you a great spot for summer barbeques. Learn more about how you can build and maintain your dream deck with these resources. If you need quality lumber for your outdoor projects, then call J&W Lumber at (760) 741-8776. Get creative with the design of […]

One of the most important parts of a lumber project is making sure your posts are set properly and securely. Whether it’s for a fence, deck or patio cover, just to name a few, it’s crucial that the posts be installed last – that’s why when setting posts it’s best to fill the base with […]

A wood deck can be a great addition to your backyard, incorporating style with functionality. Whether you want to build a traditional deck or get creative with innovative design, you will need to do some planning to ensure that you end up with an aesthetically pleasing lumber deck that will stand up to the elements. […]

Once wood surfaces have accumulated damage, sometimes it is hard to reverse without replacing entire sections of the structure. There are several causes for wood damage outdoors, but fortunately there are ways to prevent these problems, such as using high-grade redwood or cedar lumber, using appropriately graded pressure-treated lumber, and coating you lumber with a […]

The classification of hard and soft wood is not made by the density of the wood itself, but rather by the reproduction of the trees the wood comes from. Trees may either be angiosperms or gymnosperms, meaning that they either produce their seeds in protective coverings or allow their seeds to fall to the ground […]

When you’ve made the decision to build a deck it’s important to build your deck the right way so it will last. An important step is properly installing the footings for your deck. Usually made of concrete, these footings can be considered the most important part to building your deck correctly. J&W Lumber recommends using […]