Wood’s strength depends on the direction of the grain. The technical term for this variance is “orthotropic,” which means having different strengths in three planes perpendicular to each other. An ...

Although wood is commonly used as a finish material in nonresidential buildings, more and more Building Teams are specifying wood as a structural material to accompany steel or concrete—or sometimes ...

These connecting solutions for mass timber meet code requirements and are easy to install. This fully threaded screw is perfect for connecting small wood structural ...

LEESBURG, Va., April 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Wood Council (AWC) released an updated version of its Connection Calculator. The Calculator supports users by calculating capacities for ...