The Pacific Northwest supplier—one of four nationwide—offers custom-milled wood products for the Grad System.
ISSAQUAH, WASH., July 25, 2024 – Issaquah Lumber, a Pacific Northwest specialty building products supplier, is one of four nationwide supply companies offering custom-milled wood products designed for the Grad System. Customers can choose from cedar, modified, and alternative wood products in various sizes and finishes for interior and exterior applications to use with the system.
The Grad System, a hidden clip system for decking and cladding, was introduced to the U.S. market five years ago. It includes an award-winning attachment solution for decking and cladding, a perfect rainscreen application. The innovative hidden fastener system saves time and money on installation and is also a durable and flexible system that will last for years.
“We’re excited to partner with Grad System,” said Chad Amble, president and CEO of Issaquah Lumber. “We’re always looking for ways to help our customers, whether product selection, alternative design options, or cost savings. Grad rail fastener system is the future and will save installers time, reduce callbacks, and improve their bottom line.”
Issaquah Lumber currently offers custom milling for a range of decking and cladding products, including Accoya (and Accoya Color), Arbor Wood, Dasso, Kebony, Modern Mill, and Thermory, and can ship worldwide. This summer, it added a second Grad milling machine to meet market demand.
“A perfect partner for the Grad System, I couldn’t be more thrilled to work with Chad and his team at Issaquah Lumber,” said Gwladys Petit, CEO of Grad Concept Inc., USA. “From day one, Issaquah Lumber saw the potential for Grad System in the marketplace and developed a program to make it easy to specify.”
The Grad system, introduced to the US market in 2020, includes an award-winning attachment solution for cladding—perfect for rainscreen applications—and decking. Grad’s attachment components are virtually maintenance-free, offering maximum resistance to rot and promoting greater ventilation to help prevent board cupping.
About Issaquah Lumber
For more than 135 years, Issaquah Lumber has been a Pacific Northwest building products supplier. We are committed to exceptional customer service that has made us the trusted choice for professionals and homeowners throughout the region and worldwide. We’ve built a reputation on trust, quality, and a deep understanding of our customer’s needs. Today, that same commitment fuels our global reach, bringing premium wood products and knowledge to customers worldwide.
About Grad Concept USA
Grad Concept Inc. is a division of Alsace, France-based Burger & Cie. Burger’s brands are represented through a global network spanning hundreds of partner companies across the world, but 170 years after its debut, this is the first time the company has expanded its operations across North America with Grad Concept Inc. in Houston, TX, to deliver tailored decking, cladding, and ceiling attachment solutions throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
