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Shipping Information |
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Shipping Information |
All of our lumber shipments are made either by FedEx or by common carrier Roadway Express. Most shipments up to 200 board feet are sent via FedEx. Shipments in excess of 200 board feet are generally sent via Roadway Express. We will always ship by the cheapest method to ensure that our customer gets the very best rate available to us. Each method of shipping has advantages and disadvantages.
FedEx has certain shipping restrictions on all their packages. Occasionally lumber is over 9 foot long which presents a dilemma. If you want to use FedEx as your freight carrier for oversized material then continue reading.
An Oversize Package is a package weighing 150lbs or more and measures greater than 60" long to a maximum of 108" and 130" in length and girth combined. FedEx will accept a package the measures up to a maximum length and girth combined of 165 inches but will be billed the actual weight plus a $50 additional FedEx charge per package. The rule of thumb is if you want to avoid all oversize FedEx charges, and they are substantial at times, keep you shipment 5 feet long or less, under 130" length and girth combined and under 150 lbs. Shipments over 5 feet long to a maximum of 9 feet long are charged an oversize charge of $8.00 per package.
I am telling you all of this to try and save you money on your shipping charges. Complicated...Confused? You now know what I have to deal with on a daily basis.
Common Carrier has no restrictions when it comes to shipping lumber. It is however a much more expensive method of shipping smaller quantities of lumber. Also unless you are a business you will be charged an extra $50 - $70 charge for a non commercial home delivery . You may of course pick your shipment up at the nearest terminal at no extra cost to you. I always ship via common carrier when quantities are over 200 board feet because this method is much more efficient and cheaper.
So there you have the dilemmas of shipping choices. I would recommend FedEx for all shipments under 100 board feet and occasionally up to 200 board feet depending on the situation. They deliver to your door at no extra cost and are generally efficient in doing so. Besides that if you can get your quantities over the 200 pound magic number ( 57bf) your shipping cost is greatly reduced by as much as 25% over the normal charges per bundle. This is because I have a contract with FedEx where they extend discounted rates starting at 200 pound shipping weights. I am not in the shipping business so I will gladly extend this discount to you.
I will by default ship all material under 100 board feet via FedEx so please give me your cutting instruction for boards over 8 foot long when you place your order. Please indicate the shipping agent you want me to use for your shipment if it is different from my default method. Please note.....If I have your shipping address listed in my data base from a previous order and you change your shipping address and do not indicate this change at the initial time of any new order I will not be responsible for any additional shipping charges in getting the item to you.
All retail lumber is end coated with protective sealer and is securely bound together to ensure that your lumber gets to you intact and in good shape. After shipment we will notify you of your shipping date and the FedEx tracking number or your common carrier pro number. These numbers will enable you to track your shipment in transit. To track your shipment tune into the appropriate shipping agent's web pages at FedEx or Roadway Express. Thank you for choosing MapleLeaf Hardwoods for your quality lumber needs.
