In House Custom Milling

Tongue and groove means each board has an indented edge (grooved) and a ridge on the other side of the board (tongue). The tongue fits into the next board’s groove creating an interlocking system. This design is a great way to ensure your boards fit together perfectly.

The tongue and groove joint is amongst the most popular ways to connect two pieces of wood. There are several different ways you can mill a tongue and groove board, but they all require precise measurements and cuts. That’s where our top-of-the line machinery comes into play because we make sure that every cut is accurate using specifically engineered saw blades which give us incredible accuracy when making these profiles.

There are two different types of joints that can be formed from tongue and grooved boards depending on how they are milled. You can select from nickel-joints (this profile literally gets its name from the fact a nickel can stand between the boards once they are installed), and V-joint (which once installed leaves a v shaped indentation between the boards).

Decking boards come in different forms depending on what project they are used for and what installation method is chosen. The grooved varieties feature notches or channels along the edges of the board. Boards can come as either grooved on both sides or grooved on one side.

Grooved boards are used when installing a deck with clips. This installation method is used so that there are no visible screws, giving the deck a seamless look. With grooved boards, a fastener system is used for installation. Installing grooved boards with hidden deck fasteners is not recommended in all climates, as screwing the decking boards to the frame makes them a bit more stable. Clips or hidden deck fasteners are inserted into the grooves which fasten the boards to the underlying structure (the joist or frame).

When installing boards on the edge of a structure or when installing boards for stairs, one sided grooved boards are used, as the channel (groove) is not aesthetically appealing and its sole purpose is for installation. With the one sided boards, the grooved side is used for installation and the non-grooved side is outward facing.

Shiplap is a type of milling profile that is used for walls where the boards fit together but will overlap. This is done so that the wall becomes “waterproof”. It is a wood paneling that can be used for interior and exterior walls and has gained popularity over the past several years. The name is curious, but it is derived from the fact that this type of installation was used to waterproof ships. This is why a shiplap wall may look more rustic, like a farmhouse or barn side.

Rainscreen is a profile used commonly on exterior walls in order to waterproof them. This profile’s design ensures that any rain coming down on the side of a wall will drain out and not stay between the boards creating an opportunity for rot or mold. Rainscreen cladding provides protection for the exterior walls, ensuring the longevity of the wall. Rainscreen prevents water from seeping into the panel joints by creating a vertical furring strip behind the cladding allowing for ventilation.