Silvaris

07/09/2026

Buying B-Grade lumber is about more than meeting today's demand. The strongest purchasing decisions often happen weeks or months before inventory is needed.

Our latest blog post looks at why many volume buyers purchase ahead, how freight factors into the equation and why B-Grade lumber creates opportunities that aren't always available later.

Read the post, "Buying Lumber Before You Need It: A Volume Purchasing Strategy," to see how forward planning can help you reduce freight costs, maintain inventory and capitalize on truckload opportunities as they become available.

https://silvaris.com/buying-lumber-in-bulk/

Learn when buying lumber in bulk can reduce costs, improve inventory planning, and create opportunities for retailers and manufacturers.

07/08/2026

Most pallet manufacturers default to top-grade materials out of habit, not because it's a requirement.

Pallets don't need clear, defect-free boards. They need boards that hold a load and take a nail. B-Grade lumber does both, at a lower cost than material graded for appearance or finish work.

The gap between what a pallet actually requires and what manufacturers typically buy is where the savings live. Buying to spec instead of habit can cut raw material cost without changing anything about what comes off the line.

That's the match we make every day: connecting manufacturers to the grade their product calls for, not the grade that's easiest to default to.

07/04/2026

Wishing our customers, suppliers, partners and friends a safe and happy Fourth of July.

However you're celebrating, we hope you enjoy the long weekend with family, friends and plenty of good food.

Happy Independence Day from all of us at Silvaris! 🌭 🇺🇸

07/02/2026

Most buyers hear "B-Grade" and assume damaged material. Our blog post explains why that's off: mills produce lumber at volume, and boards with more knots, wane or splits land in lower grades as a normal part of that process, not because the wood underperforms.

"What B-Grade and Downfall Lumber Really Mean: A Guide for Buyers," covers what these terms describe, what to look for, and how to match the grade to applications.

Read the post and give us a shout if you have ideas or questions about using B-Grade lumber: https://silvaris.com/b-grade-vs-downfall-lumber/

06/30/2026

Great conversations happen when the industry gets together. 💪🏼

Last week, Rhett Walters, Mark Hoffman, Grant Burns, Troy Lundquist, Jonathan McMichael, David Hodo and Robert Smith represented Silvaris at the MLMA Convention & Trade Show in Biloxi.

The conference is an opportunity to reconnect with long-time partners, meet new suppliers and buyers, and stay current on the trends shaping the lumber market. Those conversations help us better understand what’s happening across the industry and ultimately help us serve our customers with timely information and practical solutions.

Thanks to Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers Association for another great event. We appreciate the conversations and look forward to seeing folks again next year!

06/29/2026

Yesterday was National Logistics Day, and we’d like to recognize the team behind the scenes that helps keep truckloads moving across North America.

Every day, our Logistics team coordinates with drivers, dispatchers and receivers to make sure materials get where they need to go. They solve problems, adjust schedules, track shipments and manage countless details that most people never see.

A huge thank you to our team for everything they do to keep inventory moving.

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06/26/2026

Asphalt shingles continue to be the most widely used roofing material in North America, and market analysts expect demand to remain strong over the next decade as new construction and reroofing projects continue.

For many building supply retailers, that also means customers are looking for ways to keep roofing projects affordable. And that's where our B-Grade roofing has a place.

Through our partnerships with major national manufacturers, we source truckload quantities of B-Grade asphalt shingles for retailers serving customers building barns, storage buildings, equipment sheds and other non-code applications.

It's a different market than residential roofing, but it's an important one—and it helps us find a home for perfectly usable roofing instead of going to waste.

It's an interesting read if you're following the market: https://www.marketresearchfuture.com/reports/asphalt-roofing-shingles-market-24146

The Asphalt Roofing Shingles Market is valued at USD 16.51 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 25.58 billion by 2034, at 4.06% CAGR.

06/25/2026

OSB panel availability has tightened in many markets, especially for thin panels. If you're struggling to find 7/16" or 15/32" inventory, it may be time to look at other options before production slows down.

In our latest blog post, "B-Grade OSB Panel Availability: Why Buyers Are Looking at 5/8 Instead," we break down what's happening in the market, why thin panels have become harder to source and how many buyers are adapting by switching to 5/8 B-Grade OSB.

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Read the blog post: https://silvaris.com/b-grade-osb-panel-availability/

Looking for 7/16" or 15/32" B-Grade OSB? Tight supply may be creating better opportunities. See why more buyers are turning to 5/8" panels.

06/24/2026

The North American OSB market is more concentrated than many people realize.

A recent report from Forisk highlights the companies producing OSB across North America, including manufacturers like LP, Tolko and Weyerhaeuser. It’s a good snapshot of how the market is structured and where production capacity sits.

At Silvaris, we have a unique perspective on that market. Through our exclusive partnerships with LP, Tolko and Weyerhaeuser, we help move two-thirds of North America’s B-Grade OSB.

For buyers, staying informed about production is important. But understanding availability, inventory shifts and truckload opportunities can be just as valuable.

If you follow the OSB market, this insight is worth checking out: https://forisk.com/top-2025-osb-producers-in-north-america/

Nine North American companies encompass the entire OSB sector, manufacturing 26.5 BSF (3/8”) in 2025. Seven OSB firms operate in the United States.

06/23/2026

No one has ever walked into a barn or shed and said, "The siding color should've matched the roof better."

They do care if the roof leaks—or if the project goes over budget.

For many non-code builds, performance and value matter more than perfect color coordination. That's where B-Grade siding and roofing make a lot of sense.

Read our recent blog post and reach out with any semi-truckload inventory needs for ag projects.

https://silvaris.com/smart-sourcing-2/

Save money on utility structures with smart siding and roofing combinations. Discover how surplus and B-grade materials deliver value.