The Word on Wood Blog

TimberStrand® LSL – Engineered Solutions for Multi-Family Projects
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The improving economy has led to a rapid increase in housing demand. Both single-family and multi-family (apartments and condominiums) have seen a[…]

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Forestry School, for 6th Graders
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“Trees are dying and we are running out of oxygen” or so Keith Vion, a Trus Joist® Structural Frame Specialist in Edmonton, was told by the 6th[…]

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Wood-Framed Six-Story Condominium Saves Cost, Boosts Sustainability in Vancouver
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Highlighted by grand wood entryways, modern West Coast architecture, and industry-leading building techniques, the Sail condominium complex exudes[…]

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Complex Roof Made Easy with Pre-Cut JobPack® Framing
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A 12,000 square foot house in Park City, Utah provides a great example of how pre-cut NextPhase® JobPack® framing can ease the complexity of framing[…]

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National Code Change? Wood Use in Mid-rise Structures
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The wood mid-rise market segment continues to grow and gain acceptance. According to the Canadian Wood Council, in British Columbia alone, there are[…]

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