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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 [...]

Want to know more about softwood lumber? You’ve come to the right place! Here is everything you need to know about this type of wood produced in large quantities right here in Quebec. Short [...]

If you have a construction project in mind, you may need machined wood roof trusses to make it come to life. These structural products can be delivered directly to the construction site when you [...]

Farm buildings can be designed for livestock, storing machinery and crops and much more. Regardless of their purpose, they all have one thing in common: large dimensions due to a great need for [...]

There are two terms commonly used by building contractors to describe ceilings other than traditional flat ones: vaulted ceiling and cathedral ceiling. Many people who are not familiar with these [...]