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Simple Strategies to Meet the IRC’s New Fire-Protection Requirements
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Last year, nearly 30 percent of new homes in the U.S. had partial or full basements, according to the Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction. The[…]

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A Mass Timber Revolution?
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Over the last few years, one topic has captured more attention with engineers, architects and wood enthusiasts worldwide than any other: Cross Laminated[…]

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Weyerhaeuser Distribution Offers Free Siding and Trim Installation Videos
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Weyerhaeuser Distribution has released a three-part video series, “Better Building Practices: Installing Exterior Siding and Trim.” These short[…]

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Digital Calendar: October 2014
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Each month in 2014, we are providing our blog readers with a new computer background featuring photos from Weyerhaeuser photographer Gary Darby. In[…]

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Raised Home—and Renewed Hopes—in the Wake of Sandy
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When the clouds cleared and the waves subsided following Superstorm Sandy in October 2012, the Santos family found itself picking up the pieces alongside[…]

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