I-joists are strong, lightweight, "I" shaped engineered wood structural members that meet demanding performance requirements. I-joists are comprised of top and bottom flanges that resist bending and ...

The wood in your walls is stronger than anything at the lumber yard today.

Q. I’m starting to have some rot issues with my 10-year-old deck. Not only are some of the treated wood decking boards rotting, but I’m also noticing that the tops of some of the joists are showing ...

Last week, I was downloading some photos from my fancy digital camera, and I stumbled across hundreds of forgotten photos I shot while my daughter’s new home was being built on Mt. Desert Island in ...

What is timber frame construction? Construct a tried-and-true timber frame using timber framing joints in this how-to, complete with helpful tips. Traditional timber framing looks great, and is very ...

Dear Pat: I am having a new house built, and the builder is recommending I-joists instead of standard floor joists. I remember reading about some fire problems with them. Are I-joists as strong? -- ...

Q: We recently had an energy audit of our 2009 home because our utility bills seem to grow each year. In addition to sealing some areas the insulators missed, the auditor pointed out that the floor ...

DEAR TIM: I’m starting to have some rot issues with my 10-year-old deck. Not only are some of the treated wood decking boards rotting, but I’m also noticing that the tops of some of the joists are ...