From the Pros
Industry perspectives from the professional specifier.
How “tough” is Cross Laminated Timber?
Just ask the USDA Forest Service’s Forest Products Laboratory (FPL). Their researchers have been studying softwood Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) “from many angles,... read more“Making red oak more red?”
American Red Oak is a dominant species in the eastern U.S. hardwood forests. Despite its name – which comes from the color of its leaves in the fall – its sapwood is... read moreJust when you thought you’d seen it all …
There it is, a fresh twist on an old classic, and just the inspiration you needed to get your artistic juices flowing. We’re talking about the creative use of American... read moreSuper Wood – Denser, Stronger & Fire-Proof?
The treatment process is called Densification – “chemically softening and compressing wood to remove the spaces between cell walls.” And when burned, the resulting... read moreA Red Oak Renaissance
There has never been a better time to buy American red oak. It’s plentiful and eminently affordable, and the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) “is working with... read moreAmerican Hardwoods in the Bathroom
Design/Build professionals are always finding fresh ways to use American Hardwoods. Why not in the Bath? The experts tell us that when “properly installed and sealed... read moreAmerican Hardwoods in “Down Under” Project
“Australian designers seem to have a unique affinity with the natural environment and an innate understanding of how best to bring nature closer to life and leisure.”... read moreThe Color(s) of 2019
Used to be that when it came to choosing the Color of the Year, color giant Pantone was the only game in town. But times, they are a changing. Major paint manufacturers... read moreGlulam Systems-Endless Possibilities & Advantages
Across the globe, architects are “paying a whole lot of attention to Glulam, the high-tech building material that is changing the scale of what is architecturally... read moreThe ‘go-to’ species for outdoor and indoor projects
From the coast to the mountains, and everywhere in between, respected builders and seasoned design professionals are Discovering Southern Cypress as the material of... read more
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