Hawaii Lumber Products Association

Lumber Facts

Lumber is the clear environmental choice for construction material.

Lumber is a sound economical choice for construction material.

Lumber, in architecture, promotes the beauty and the warmth of wood.

Lumber is the only renewable, sustainable building material.

Lumber has excellent thermal and sound reducing values.

Lumber is the natural choice for today's designers, builders and homeowners.

The U.S. and Canada are not running out of trees. There are more trees growing today than 100 years ago.

With today's technology, treated lumber is safe and effective from termites.

The supply of wood is increasing due to sustainable forest management practices.

Wood is the only building material that uses the sun's energy to renew itself.

Wood reduces energy and resource use, minimizes pollution, and reduces environmental impact.

The use of wood promotes forest conservation, protection and sustainability.

A wood framed home is a high quality home and will provide long-term values and comfort in Hawaii's climate.