Buzz Holtvluwer's (buzzard) Blog

I figure if Standale Lumber is going to be getting into this Green Scene I need to be more conscious of using these products myself.I'm currently in the process of staining my deck and railings at my home. I am going to be using a new product called Soy Guard. SoyGuard is a Premium Water Repellen...

A Monday Morning in the life of Buzz started yesterday when I received an email from Eric Hughes with Image Design who is the designer on Adam Bearup's Herkelrath Project.  Eric's email stated that Adam did NOT want Low E glass on the south and eastern facings of the home so they could get more s...

What's all the Buzz with Green???Growing up in a family in the lumber business I have naturally been around wood all my life. Throughout the past 55 years the Standale Lumber Family has seen many trends come and go. We have always adapted our family and company to respond to the trends in the con...

The Grand Rapids Home Builders Association is hosting a free GREEN seminar this Saturday, May 19 from 10:30 - Noon. The topic for the seminar is : Building A Green Home. The GR HBA is featuring four experts explaining what it takes to build a green home - from concept to completion.Reservations a...

It's our goal to provide the EmployeeOwners and customers of Standale Lumber and Interiors as many opportunities as possible to grow in their abilities and knowledge of our business. We will do that by being committed to Training and Education.If you are a builder in Michigan plan to attend the f...