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A frame is an assembly of wood, metal or concrete components that forms the framework of a roof. It is used to support the roof of a building while giving it the desired shape and accommodating [...]

Although you may not be an expert in building construction, you undoubtedly understand that constructing a frame out of massive pieces of wood takes more than just nails. In order to build a [...]

Flat roof, shed roof, gable roof… With so many options, it can be difficult to decide which type of roof to choose for your construction project. In this article, our prefabricated structure [...]

Glulam, short for glued laminated timber, is a type of engineered wood often confused with cross laminated timber that is becoming increasingly popular for use in various types of building [...]

Wood beams are often used when constructing timber frames for buildings. However, in order to build a solid structure that will withstand the test of time and the many stresses it may face, it is [...]

For centuries, wood has been considered a material with unique acoustic performance. This is why wood is frequently used to make musical instruments and build performance spaces. In commercial [...]

Structural composite lumber (SCL) is increasingly used in different types of building projects. Some suppliers of Quebec composite structural lumber even offer their products to construction [...]

Scissor trusses are usually used in building construction to support a pitched roof when a sloped or raised ceiling surface is desired. The bottom chords of scissor trusses cross over each other, [...]

Load-bearing walls support the heavy weight of the floor or roof structures that sit on top of them. They are designed differently from walls that serve only as a division between the rooms of a [...]

The weight that can be supported by a wood floor is an important factor to consider before undertaking various types of renovation work in a house, especially when installing new flooring or a [...]