Raised Home—and Renewed Hopes—in the Wake of Sandy
When the clouds cleared and the waves subsided following Superstorm Sandy in October 2012, the…
Engineered Wood
The Science Behind the Strength
Using solid sections reduces the labor and cost of fastening a multiple member together
Custom Home Design
Modern Barn House Showcases Efficiency, Daylight, and the Indoor-Outdoor Connection
In designing the 7,500-square-foot house, Ric Stott, AIA set out to create a modern take on the potato barn.
Engineered Wood
The Built-Up Column Conundrum
How do you determine if a field-built column is strong enough to support the load?
Renee Morgan, P.E.
Renee Morgan is a Product Support Engineer for Weyerhaeuser based out of Charlotte, N.C. She is a civil engineering graduate of the University…
Framing + Building Envelope
4 Strategies to Reduce Jobsite Framing Waste
Excess or unused wood accounts for up to 40% of jobsite waste, according to estimates from the NAHB. Too many builders, contractors and dealers…
Jeremy Dummer
Jeremy Dummer is a Technical Advisor and has been with Weyerhaeuser for 17 years. Jeremy consults with building…
Engineered Wood
How to Boost Framing Efficiencies, Reduce Callbacks With Laminated Strand Lumber
Laminated strand lumber (LSL) is more than just engineered wood; it’s a veritable jack-of-all-trades suitable for a diverse range of framing applications
Construction Quality
9 Steps to Prevent Floor Squeaks
A beautiful, high-performance floor starts with what you can’t see—a stable floor frame and subfloor underneath. Simple installation mistakes can…
Construction Quality
3 Common Field Mistakes to Avoid
Above: Squash blocks installed to support load from above. Right: Load from above without squash blocks…
Open Space, Custom Touches Highlight Hayward & Co.’s Hemlock Brook House
Mike and Julie Hayward specialize in custom-designed log and timber homes, so the decision to build Hemlock Brook, a four-bedroom spec…
