The builder of your new home wants to use modern wood I-joists instead of regular solid wood floor joists. Will these products save the builder money and leave you with a flimsy floor? Only if he ...

I-joists are strong, lightweight, "I" shaped engineered wood structural members that meet demanding performance requirements. I-joists are comprised of top and bottom flanges that resist bending and ...

Q: I’m going to build a room addition because moving to a bigger home is out of the question. I’v e never done rough framing for a subfloor, and I need a quick tutorial on the top things one should ...

Engineered wood products (EWPs) are used in a wide range of construction applications. For low in-place cost, versatility and superior performance, engineered wood systems are simply hard to beat.

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 220: Standard on Types of Building Construction, defines the types of buildings based on combustibility and the fire-resistance rating of their structural ...

Welcome back to the "Behold the Beam" series of articles. In part three (Firehouse®, September 2010) of the series, we discussed the first five of the 13 common types of beams that firefighters can ...

I often coach homeowners through building projects and to help them achieve a better renovation or new home I always mention “engineered lumber”. It’s gaining in popularity because it’s straighter, ...