A pergola is designed for the purpose of offering protection from the elements, mainly the heat so the outdoors can be enjoyed in comfort. When selecting the right material for an outdoor pergola, there are three main materials commercially offered to choose from; vinyl, aluminum or timber frame. Let’s take a quick look at these [...]
The fact that wood has the ability to expand, contract and move a little is more conducive to responsible architectural designs than other inelastic building materials. The earth invariably has seismic vibrations or ground movement due to natural and sometimes artificial causes. An earthquake is the seismic of the earth moving on a more colossal, [...]
Historically Strong Wood is aesthetically pleasing and structurally strong and has benefited mankind through the ages. There are historical artifacts and antiquated structures that testify to the value of strength of timber displayed in ancient Medieval Timber Castles and timber buildings throughout the world in places like Japan, Lithuania, Scandinavia, Siberia, Sweden and more. Pictured above [...]
How much load bearing capacity a concrete block can hold is determined by a number of factors such as how compact the soil is, the concrete mix, the age, (the hydration and hardening process of concrete causes it to become stronger over time), the size, shape and structural content all have to be taken [...]
Timber Still Breathing Life There is more to timber than its majestic beauty and harmonious warmth that smiles upon us when observing this natural product with our eyes. We breathe in oxygen and when we exhale we release carbon dioxide (CO2). Trees are experts at creating balance thriving diligently on carbon dioxides from the atmosphere [...]
In Awe of Mother Nature Timber is enduring and long lasting and so friendly to the earth. Nature shows us the wisdom in the use of real wood as one of her most steadfast, reliable materials when we observe the marvelous wonder of why trees live as long as they do. In the Sequoia National Park [...]
Trees are universal and one of our most important resources. With more than eight billion acres of forestry over one forth of the earth is clothed with an abundance of wood. Wood is more resilient and has a greater margin of safety being physically able to absorb the shock of impact from heavier loads [...]
Timber Wise Timber Can Last Indefinitely Submerged or dry, timber can last indefinitely. Pure wood itself is not easy to destroy by the ordinary or typical operations of nature. It takes several atmospheric conditions working with each other to bring about decay. The greatest possibility of harm to trees is not moisture in and of [...]
