A Case for Wood in Construction

A Case for Wood in Construction

After thousands of years of use as a building material, wood is still the first choice for most designers, contractors, and building owners. Wood frame structures dominate residential construction in the U.S. In fact, more than 90 percent of American homes are built...
Signs of a Builder You Can Trust

Signs of a Builder You Can Trust

They say that trust must be earned. That’s especially true when looking for a custom home builder. Planning and constructing your dream home should be done with a builder you’re confident will do good work and be a trusted partner during the project. How...
How Building Envelopes Impact Your Health

How Building Envelopes Impact Your Health

A building envelope is commonly defined as the separation of the interior and exterior of a building.  It’s the physical separator between the conditioned and unconditioned environment of a structure including the resistance to air, water, heat, light, and noise...
Timber Frame Home Planning

Timber Frame Home Planning

The dictionary defines timber as: “a large squared or dressed piece of wood ready for use or forming part of a structure.” Along with the ubiquitous calling of a falling tree, these are the two most popular references to wood suitable for building or carpentry....