Milwaukie Lumber Co.

09/08/2026

Before the Rain Comes, Give Your Fence a Check

Summer is winding down, which makes now a good time to take a walk around your fence and see how it’s holding up before the wet weather settles in.

A few things to look for:

• Loose, cracked, or missing fence boards
• Posts that are leaning or starting to move
• Rot or soft spots near the bottom of posts and boards
• Rusted, loose, or missing fasteners
• Gates that are sagging, dragging, or no longer closing properly
• Sections that have started leaning or pulling away from the posts

Catching a small problem now can save you from a much bigger repair after months of rain and wind.

From replacing a few damaged boards to tackling a larger fence repair, Milwaukie Lumber has the cedar, pressure-treated lumber, posts, fasteners, and hardware to help you get the job done.

Stop by one of our three locations:

Downtown Milwaukie
SE Stark Street in Portland
Fourth Plain in Vancouver

Building the Northwest since 1939

09/07/2026

09/04/2026

Milwaukie Lumber will be closed Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.

Today we recognize the hardworking men and women who build, repair, maintain and keep our communities moving every day.

All three Milwaukie Lumber locations will be closed for the holiday. We will reopen Tuesday, September 8.

From all of us at Milwaukie Lumber, have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend.

09/04/2026

Let's wrap up this week with a final checklist! Before fall weather settles in, use the long weekend to give the outside of your house a good once-over.

You don't need to start a major project. Just take a walk around the house and look for the little things that could become bigger problems once the rain arrives.

Check your siding and exterior trim for damage or soft spots. Look around windows and doors for failing caulk or gaps. Check exposed wood for signs of rot or decay, and make sure exterior repairs are using materials suited for Northwest weather.

Find something that needs attention? Milwaukie Lumber has you covered!

From siding, Forest Trim and primed cedar and spruce to pressure-treated lumber, flashing, window tape, caulking, fasteners and other weatherproofing materials, we can help you get what you need to make the repair.

A few minutes looking around this weekend could tell you exactly what needs attention before fall.

09/03/2026

$18 PER BOARD | TREX CLOSEOUT

We have a limited amount of Trex Enhance Naturals Toasted Sand available at a closeout price of just $18 per board.
12' Square Edge Boards

$18 EACH
Toasted Sand offers a warm, natural wood look with the low-maintenance durability of Trex composite decking.
This is a while-supplies-last closeout, so once these boards are gone, they're gone. We will still have our normal stock of Toasted Sand in stock at our Stark and Vancouver locations at regular price!

Stop by or give us a call to check current availability.

09/03/2026

Water and untreated wood are not a great combination, especially through a Pacific Northwest winter.

Before the wet season arrives, take a look around the lower areas of your home, porches, stairs and other exterior structures. Pay attention to wood that sits close to the ground, contacts concrete, or is exposed to places where water regularly collects.

If you're replacing damaged material in an area that's exposed to moisture, choosing the right lumber matters.

Milwaukie Lumber carries pressure-treated lumber in a wide range of sizes for exterior projects where additional protection from moisture, decay and insects is needed.

We also carry treated plywood, posts, timbers, fasteners and other materials to help you build or repair exterior projects with Northwest weather in mind.

Don't just replace damaged wood with whatever is handy. Use the right material for where it's going.

09/02/2026

The Pacific Northwest wet season can be hard on the exterior of your home. Before the rain becomes a regular part of the forecast, take a walk around the house and give your siding and exterior trim a closer look.

Watch for cracked or damaged siding, soft or deteriorating trim, loose boards, failed joints, and areas where water may be getting behind the exterior.

Finding a problem now gives you a chance to repair it before months of wet weather make it worse.

Whether you're replacing a damaged piece or tackling a larger repair, Milwaukie Lumber has siding and exterior trim options for the job. We carry James Hardie, LP SmartSide and cedar siding, along with Forest Trim and primed clear cedar and spruce trim options.

And don't forget what's behind it. We also carry flashing, weatherproofing materials, fasteners, caulking and other accessories you'll need to make the repair properly.

Take a look now. A small repair in September can save you from a much bigger repair later.

09/01/2026

Before the rain settles in, take a walk around your house and check the little gaps.

Cracked or failing caulk around windows, doors, exterior trim, and other penetrations can give water a path into places it doesn't belong. Over time, even a small opening can lead to damaged trim, siding, or other problems.

Look for caulk that is cracked, peeling, pulling away, or missing entirely. It's also a good time to check the flashing and weatherproofing around windows, doors, and other exterior openings.

If you find something that needs attention, we've got the supplies to help you get it sealed up before the wet weather arrives.

Milwaukie Lumber carries caulking and caulking guns, window flashing tape, window casing materials, and an assortment of Z-metal for exterior weatherproofing projects.

A little work now can help prevent a much bigger project later.

08/31/2026

September is already here?!

Well, in the Pacific Northwest, that means one thing: the rain isn’t far behind.

A little preparation now can save you a lot of work once the wet weather settles in.

Throughout September, we’ll be sharing simple tips, projects, and product recommendations to help get your home and property ready for fall and winter.

Week 1: Around the House
Week 2: Fences
Week 3: Decks
Week 4: Around the Property

From sealing up trouble spots to protecting the wood outside your home, we’ll cover some of the things worth checking before Oregon’s rainy season gets into full swing.

Get ahead of the rain.

Milwaukie Lumber Co.
Serving Western Oregon & Southwest Washington since 1939.

08/29/2026

NEW IN STOCK: SUGI JAPANESE CEDAR DECKING

We’re excited to add a new decking option to our lineup at Milwaukie Lumber: 2x6 Sugi Japanese Cedar decking, now in stock!

Sugi is a Japanese cedar with a beautiful natural grain and warm character, and right now we’re offering it at a price that makes it an incredibly affordable option for your next deck project.

2x6 Sugi Japanese Cedar Decking
Available in 8', 12' & 16' lengths
Only $1.99 per lineal foot

And if you’re wondering what it can look like when the project is finished, take a look at this deck!

These photos were shared with us by our customer Sabrina, using Sugi Japanese Cedar purchased from Milwaukie Lumber. The deck was built by Antonio with A to Z Carpentry, with the prep and staining completed by Cedar Hills Yards.

A big thank you to Sabrina for sharing the finished project with us, and to everyone involved for giving us such a great example of what this material can do.

If you’ve been thinking about building a new deck or replacing an old one, stop by and take a look at our Sugi Japanese Cedar while we have it in stock.

Milwaukie Lumber Company
Downtown Milwaukie, Portland off Stark Street, and Vancouver off Fouth Plain Blvd.