Southern pine is fine for light commercial, too

\f,/uer woRKS for the home works on the nearest downV Y town street corner, too. Southern pine materials are finding more uses in light commercial structures these days-medical and professional offices, banks, cafes and restaurants, retail shops, as well as for municipal buildings that serve local governments.

Dealers aware of local light commercial projects can add to their sales of southern pine lumber for framing, exterior siding, and interior items. Architects and city planners are well aware of the strength, durability and beauty southern pine affords. Commercial clients want a workplace or a storefront that exhibits the best face for their business.

Mayor Mac Watts of Baton Rouge suburb Central, La., is reviewing plans to build a new town center to include his office as well as shops and food vendors, all built on a raised wood floor foundation.

"My city planner knows the value of building with wood," remarks the mayor. "Central's new town center will be an outstanding addition to our growing community, encouraging residents to relocate and shop here," he adds.

The raised floor foundation system offers the developer the opportunity to add or remove utilities easily according to changing tenant requirements.