Timber Framing/CLT
Better for everyone: A Lean design and construction approach can save home builders serious money on their bottom line without compromising the homebuyer satisfaction. | Photo: courtesy Todd Hallett
This framed house has no scrap, excess lumber, or panels lying around, indicating an accurate lumber take-off and efficient use of materials. | Photo: courtesy IBACOS
StoPanel's newly released three-dimensional prefabricated panelized wall system. See more below.
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Image: Stock.adobe.com
Image: Stock.adobe.com
Image: Stock.adobe.com
Wood’s strength, elasticity, and durability increase as its density increases. A great deal of research has looked at the variability of wood density within species. | Photo: Pixabay / manfredrichter
Packages of precut wall framing members are delivered to the jobsite with all components marked for easy assembly. | All photos: courtesy Construction Instruction
Framing a house using BMC's Ready-Frame pre-cut package speeds construction, saving labor hours and cutting down on waste. | Photo: courtesy BMC
As increasingly stringent energy codes require higher-performance building envelopes, builders must be aware of the potential for trapped moisture. | Renderings: courtesy National Renewable Energy Laboratory
