Products we deliver

Putnam Lumber & Export Company is a wholesale export distributor of lumber, plywood, OSB, and other materials used in the construction industry. We supply truck and container load volumes to foreign import wholesale distributors, retail lumberyards, and industrial manufacturers located in countries all over the world.

Southern Yellow Pine (SYP) Lumber

Southern Yellow Pine (SYP) has long been a preferred species for home and other structures because of its high strength, resistance to wear and ability to hold fasteners. There is a broad range of uses, including: light framing, timbers, exposed beam and roof systems, paneling, siding, millwork, trim, patio decks, scaffolding, bridges, highway structures, and piers. SYP can be easily pressure treated to greatly increase the service life by protecting the fiber from wood destroying organisms.

SYP lumber is manufactured in a wide range of sizes, grades, lengths, and finishes. Generally the industry typically categorizes SYP into two main categories, dressed and rough. You can learn more about each category by following the links provided below:

Southern Yellow Pine Panel Products

SYP panel products include utility plywood, sheathing, underlayment, sanded plywood, siding, concrete construction plwyood, and oriented strand board (OSB). SYP panel products are versatile, strong, and designed for a variety of uses. Plywood is a popular choice in our markets as it can be easily pressure treated to greatly increase the service life by protecting the fiber from wood destroying organisms.

  • Utility plywood is typically used in industrial applicatins as they are not certified for use in residential or commercial construction in the United States.
  • Sheathing plywood is typically used in roofing and wall applications.
  • Underlayment is typically used in flooring applications, but is also a popular choice for concrete forming panels.
  • Sanded plywood is used in interior and exterior applications where a high quality and smooth face is needed, such as cabinets, shelving, soffits, and ceilings.
  • Concrete constructions plywood is typically edge sealed with paint to reduce swelling and oiled on the face and back with a concrete release agent.
  • OSB contains no core voides, knots, splits, and other defects that are typically found in plywood. OSB is designed for use in industrial, roofing, wall, and flooring applications.

Pressure Treated Products

When specified by our clients, we pressure treat lumber and plywood with chemical preservatives to render the fiber useless as a food source for fungi, termites and other wood destroying organisms. Ideal applications for pressure treated lumber and plywood includes decks, landscaping, fences, outdoor furniture, flooring, walls, and roofing systems.

Custom Remanufactured Patterns & Millwork

There is a full service remanufacturing plant conveniently located on treating facility's site. We are capable of running lumber to any standard profile listed in the SPIB grading rule handbook up to 3"x12" in dimension.

Used Rail Road Ties

We export reclaimed railroad ties that have been removed from service to countries all over the world. Many of these ties are in excellent condition for various purposes. These ties are sorted into different grades alongside the tracks upon removal. The typical dimensions of railroad ties for landscape use is 7"x9"x8'6". We ship railroad ties directly from the tracks to our clients.

Other US Exports

We supply many other product categories beyond our core groups of products listed on this page. From American hardwoods to zinc plated roofing nails, we can consolidate a wide variety of products and stuff them all in the same container.

Brazilian Exports

The focus of our South American operations is direct container load shipments from Brazil to the foreign port of import. Brazil is one of the world's most important manufacturing countries of construction pine plywood & decorative hardwood plywood. Brazil's manufacturing output exceeds local demand, so they are dependent on export sales to support the large volumes of plywood production.

Chilean Exports

The focus of our Chilean operations is direct container load shipments from Chile to the foreign port of import. Chile is one of the world's most important manufacturing countries of Radiata pine plywood & decorative siding. We have the ability to supply both untreated and pressure treated plywood out of Chile via container. Chile's manufacturing output exceeds local demand making them dependent on export sales to support the large volumes of plywood production.

Chinese Exports

The focus of our Asian operations is direct container load shipments from China to the foreign port of import. China is one of the world's most important manufacturing countries of construction & decorative hardwood plywood. China's manufacturing output exceeds local demand, so they are dependent on export sales to support the large volumes of plywood production.