Boise Cascade

Boise Cascade lumber, engineered wood, plywood, and doors cover framing, panel work, and door replacement for builders and remodelers. The range covers those parts of a residential or light commercial job, from the framing materials to interior and exterior doors.

Boise Cascade is a wood-products manufacturer and wholesale building-materials distributor based in Boise, Idaho. The business began in 1957 with the merger of Cascade Lumber Company and Boise Payette Lumber Company. The present company was legally formed in 2004 and is publicly traded. Its manufacturing business covers lumber, plywood, and engineered wood.

Engineered wood for the framing plan

Boise Cascade’s manufactured wood products include engineered wood, and its distributed assortment includes LVL, I-joists, and glulam beams. The range also extends to interior and exterior doors through its millwork business, with doors made by other brands.

For a wider opening, start with the load, the span, and the supports at each end. Those determine the beam selection. Use the beam specified for those conditions in your framing design.

The engineered-wood assortment includes products made by Boise Cascade and other manufacturers. Match the actual maker and product to the design information you’re using. If you’re considering a change from the plans, have the member and its connections evaluated together.

Plywood and framing lumber

Boise Cascade manufactures plywood and lumber. Its distribution assortment also includes OSB, specialty panels, framing lumber, and timber. Choose by the work each material has to do.

For a floor, match the panel to the framing and specified assembly. For exposed work, face quality matters too. Settle the required grade, thickness, and exposure classification before choosing the panel.

With framing lumber, match the species, grade, and size to the plans. Then check the pieces where straightness matters, especially along a wall that will take cabinets or trim.

Doors for new openings and replacements

Boise Cascade’s millwork assortment includes interior and exterior doors from other brands. Choose the door for the opening first. An interior replacement starts with fit and swing; an exterior replacement also needs a sound sill, flashing, and weather sealing.

For a replacement, decide whether you’re keeping the existing frame or replacing the whole unit. If the frame stays, record the slab dimensions, hinge locations, latch position, and swing. If the whole unit comes out, work from the rough opening and wall thickness.

Product range

Category	Boise Cascade’s role and range
Engineered wood	Manufactures engineered wood; distributes LVL, I-joists, and glulam beams from Boise Cascade and other manufacturers.
Plywood and panels	Manufactures plywood; distributes plywood, OSB, and specialty panels.
Lumber	Manufactures lumber; distributes framing lumber and timber.
Doors	Distributes interior and exterior doors and complementary millwork products from other brands.

Frequently Asked Questions

What products does Boise Cascade make?

Boise Cascade manufactures lumber, plywood, and engineered wood products. Its wholesale distribution business also handles products from other manufacturers, so the company distributing your material isn’t necessarily the company that made it.

What engineered wood products does Boise Cascade offer?

Boise Cascade’s distributed assortment includes laminated veneer lumber, or LVL, I-joists, and glulam beams from its own manufacturing business and other makers. You need the exact product’s design information to judge whether it fits your framing plan. A category name like LVL isn’t enough to establish what a member can carry.

Does Boise Cascade make plywood?

Yes, Boise Cascade manufactures plywood and also distributes OSB and specialty panels. For your job, the panel’s grade and intended application matter more than the brand name alone. Two sheets that look alike aren’t automatically interchangeable.

What kinds of doors does Boise Cascade offer?

Boise Cascade distributes interior and exterior doors from other brands through its millwork assortment. When you’re checking warranty coverage, match the warranty to the actual door manufacturer and product. There isn’t one set of coverage terms you can assume applies to every distributed door.