Building & Home Improvement Resources
Whether you are planning a new home, remodeling an existing space, building a deck or post-frame building, or simply researching the right materials for your next project, good decisions start with good information. The Secor Lumber blog brings together practical building and home improvement resources, product insights, project ideas, industry updates, and helpful information for homeowners, builders, contractors, and property owners throughout Central New York and the Finger Lakes.
Helpful Information for Your Next Building or Home Improvement Project
Explore our latest articles for information about lumber and building materials, kitchens and baths, outdoor living, building design, construction products, home improvement projects, and other topics informed by Secor Lumber’s decades of experience serving the building industry.
Perma-Column Foundations for Post-Frame Buildings in New York
Why Perma-Column Foundations Make Sense for Post-Frame Buildings The foundation is one of the most important product selection decisions in [...]
Spring Home Maintenance Checklist for Wayne & Onondaga County NY Homeowners
The Complete Spring Home Maintenance Guide for Wayne and Onondaga Counties, NY By the Building Materials Specialists at Secor Lumber [...]
New York State Building Code Changes: What Builders Need to Know in 2026
Updated August 29, 2026 New York State Building Codes Have Changed Since This Article Was Originally Published This article [...]
Snow Load Design for Central New York Pole Barns
Upstate New York pole barns and post frame buildings need to withstand heavy winter weather conditions and stress. Proper post [...]
Meeting New Building Code Standards: Continuous Insulation
Continuous exterior insulation helps achieve desired thermal and moisture performance, which helps builders, contractors, architects and remodelers meet emerging building [...]
Andersen Windows 100 Series: Now at Secor!
At Secor Lumber and Home Centers, we are excited to now offer the complete Andersen Windows 100 Series products. [...]
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