Floor joists

Wood is undoubtedly the most common material used for house construction in Quebec. Not only can it withstand Quebec’s harsh winters, but it is also a great natural insulator. The advantages of [...]

Whether you want to build your roof from scratch or simply renovate it, you need to know what things to consider when choosing which structural frame to go for. There are many different types of [...]

Are you experiencing difficulties figuring out how to build the floor of your future home? As complicated as it sounds, it may actually be easier than you think! For some years now, open web [...]

Almost everyone has experienced confusion in choosing a wood type for a particular purpose. Unless you’re an expert, finding your way around can be difficult because of the wide range of [...]

Are you thinking of adding a wooden extension to your house? What a great idea! Construction projects that use timber frames are often faster, less expensive and more eco-friendly. To help you [...]

If you are planning to construct or renovate a building, you may need to use a technique known as shoring. In this article, our structural experts explain what shoring is and how to support a [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]