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This milestone follows the publication of a new Technical Evaluation Report (TER 2504-101) by DrJ Engineering, a trusted independent certifier. The report formally authorizes CitroTech-treated lumber ...

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Stacks of lumber sit under an overcast Illinois sky, marked with prices that jumped in a matter of days. Forklifts move ...