Retailers report millwork sales rncreasrng

millwork market growing because of interest developed by consumer media. Customers are coming into their stores asking for materials they have seen used in tv or home magazine projects. Several public television programs have had programs demonstrating how to use pressure treated millwork in deck projects.

Retailers also report good results in using outdoor millwork to dress up model decks, gazebos and displays in their stores or local home shows. Showing the d-i-y customer that they can use the products easily and achieve good looking results for a fraction of the cost of having a pro do the work pays off.

While much of the millwork used in building a house may require the expertise of a professional carpenter, there are many outdoor projects using millwork that can be recommended to do-it-yourself customers. Weyerhaeuser suggests all 35 products in its core group ofpressure treated millwork for d-i-y use. John Cashmore, marketing manager for outdoor woods, doesn't hesitate to say they "allow do-it-yourselfers to customize their outdoor projects with very little effort."

A library of l0 brochures providing consumer information is available from Weyerhaeuser. These brochures give use and handling techniques as well as basic tips on topics such as nail selection and finishing.