Order NELMA Publications
A variety of reference materials are available from NELMA that will assist consumers, designers, architects, engineers, builders and contractors in the selection and use of wood products produced in the Northeastern U.S. These include grading rule booklets, technical brochures, marketing publications and sales tools, and historical videos.
Current titles now available are listed below which includes a brief description and price. For your convenience, NELMA is pleased to accept the following major credit cards as a form of payment:
To place an order, download and complete our Literature Order Form and return via fax to NELMA at 207-829-4293 or you may scan and email your completed order form to barbara@nelma.org
NELMA Publications and Reference Materials
2010 Membership Directory & Buyers Guide (Free)Published in a conveniently-sized format (4 1/2" x 6"), this handy spiral-bound reference booklet contains all the important informantion necessary for contacting NELMA's members. The one-page per member printing displays company contact details, products produced, and other vital specifics for the following five membership categories: Lumber Manufacturers; Secondary Wood Products; Lumber Wholesalers; Industrial Equipment Manufacturers; Industrial Services. Be sure and check out the most up-to-date listings within the "Member Locator" tab within this website.
2006 Standard Grading Rules for Northeastern Lumber ($8.00)
A heavy duty spiral-bound, pocket-size booklet of the complete grading rules, divided into 12 reference sections. The grading rules in their entirety are available for viewing and printing by section on the NELMA website.
Eastern White Pine Brochure ($3.50 member rate/ $4.50 non-member)A showcase folder containing tabbed information on all aspects of designing, specifying, installing, and finishing Eastern White Pine products. Includes the Eastern Pattern Chart of standard profiles for siding, paneling, and interior products.
Northeastern Dimension Lumber Brochure ($2.00)(UNDER REVISION - AVAILABLE 12/09)
This booklet provides complete technical information on the use of Northeastern softwoods as structural material. Publication includes design values and span tables for the major species and groupings.
Eastern White Pine Grade Photo Sheets ($0.30 each)High-quality photos of representative sample boards within each grade of Eastern White Pine. Also includes a summary of the rule for each grade. Individual sheets are available for the following grades:
This unique informational marketing tool takes on the look and size of a paint swatch, utilizing the same high-quality images utilized in the Eastern White Pine photo sheets for the 5 primary grades. Basic grade information is also included for each grade. Measuring 1-3/4" x 8", this compact tool is a great reference piece for architects, designers, lumber retailers and wholesalers.
Patterns of Eastern White Pine ($2.00)This updated publication showcases the official 23 standard patterns of Eastern White Pine. Printed in a 4” by 9” horizontal format, a single page is devoted to each pattern which includes an illustration of the final “look” of two pattern pieces is shown on the page as an inset. Two pages of end-use photography make this the perfect informational and sales tool.
NELMA DVD's
($10.00 DVD)
In 1948, NELMA produced a documentary on the lumber industry, titled “Story of Wood in the Northeast”. This 25-minute film shows some of the early processes, markets, and technologies in the lumber industry at that time. It’s a classic that not only presents an interesting perspective on the industry, but showcases how innovative NELMA was in promoting the industry in general. Purchase includes an 11x17 movie marquee style poster, promoting the film & suitable for framing.
