Do Wood Frame Buildings Need To Account For Thermal Movement
Did you know that wood, despite its apparent rigidity, is constantly in motion? It expands…
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Accommodating Shrinkage In Multi Story Wood Frame Projects
Did you know that in multi-story wood-frame construction, the cumulative shrinkage in a building's height…
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Adding Wood Structural Panels To A Fire Tested Wall Assembly
Did you know that in 2023, structural fires caused over $14.5 billion in property damage…
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Adding Wood Structural Panels To Acoustically Tested Assemblies
Did you know that poorly designed sound barriers can actually amplify noise, making environments even…
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Considerations For Roof Ponding In Low Slope Wood Frame Roofs
Did you know that even a minuscule amount of standing water on a roof can…
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Catalyst Five Stories Of Mass Timber In Spokane
Did you know that Spokane, Washington, is emerging as a surprising hub for mass timber…
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Demonstrating Fire Resistance Ratings For Mass Timber Elements In Tall Wood Structures
Did you know that mass timber construction, which seems so modern, actually has roots stretching…
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Taking The Guesswork Out Of Mixed Use Building Requirements
Did you know that in 2023, nearly 60% of new construction projects faced significant delays…
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Tall Wood Buildings In The 2021 Ibc Up To 18 Stories Of Mass Timber
Did you know that in 2020, just 14% of new construction in the United States…
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Results From Phase 2 Blast Tests Of Full Scale Clt Structures
Did you know that buildings constructed from cross-laminated timber (CLT) can withstand explosions far better…