Contact Boise Cascade for Specs, Allocation & Lab Pilots

How the Project Desk Routes Requests

Specification writers usually need APA EWS design values and ICC-ES ESR references before a GC will lock a takeoff. Procurement managers usually need mill allocation windows and domestic sourcing eligibility. Innovation pilots need a different path entirely—resin, sensor-ready rim, or hybrid ledger programs move through the Innovation Lab queue rather than standard stock SKUs.

When you write, separate must-have constraints from nice-to-have preferences. A fire resistance rating target is a must-have; a preferred flange width is often negotiable if span tables still close. Moisture vapor transmission concerns belong in the notes when the jobsite will sit open through a wet season, because dimensional stability guidance changes with exposure length.

We cannot price every custom depth overnight. Complex long-span packages may require a structural engineer of record to confirm bearing lengths and flexural strength assumptions before a firm quote. Standard catalog I-joists and panels typically return within one business day; pilot SKUs may take longer while lab notes are attached.

If you are comparing natural sawn members against engineered alternatives, say so. That debate is common on remodel and hospitality work where aesthetics-led interiors meet performance-led headers. Our desk will outline where LVL or I-joists reduce cull risk—and where solid stock remains the simpler field choice.