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
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…
Designing Floor Systems for Optimal Performance
When designing a wood-framed floor system for residential projects, building to meet the applicable codes is only one step in the design process.…
Structural Solutions For Open Floor Plans
Design trends come and go, but one change that’s likely permanent is homebuyers’ desire for more open floor plans that provide a better space for…