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The thermal benefits of heavy timber are often an understated advantage in its use as a building material. On a basic level, timber enhances indoor comfort due to its cellular structure and mass. Dense species such as oak and Douglas fir are effective heat sinks, absorbing warm air and slowly releasing it, particularly in comparison to steel, which…

Heavy timber construction for residential and commercial structures brings many advantages over cement and steel builds, including its strength, natural beauty, and sustainability. But not all timbers are created equal: To find the ideal mix of load-bearing strength, attractive grain and color, stability, and availability, we need only look to…

With the tight schedules of all parties involved in a build, any timing setbacks can snowball into big problems. That’s why mixing framing materials like steel and heavy timber can slow down the process, as each fabricator needs to align their delivery and installation logistics perfectly for the project to continue on schedule. Missed deadlines,…

As trees grow, they diligently work to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere — and that work doesn’t stop once they’re harvested, processed, and used for construction. Timber continues to store the greenhouse gas in its fibers when it’s used as part of a structure. Remarkably, one cubic meter of timber can store up to one metric ton…

Embracing timber as a primary construction material brings forth a multitude of benefits that extend far beyond aesthetic appeal. The innate qualities of timber, marked by its versatility, sustainability, and weight-to-strength ratio, have positioned it as a favorable choice in contemporary construction. However, heavy timber stands out not only…

Three of the most common materials in construction are heavy timber, steel, and dimensional lumber. Each one comes with advantages and disadvantages, but heavy timber offers some impressive benefits that set it apart. Let’s take a look at some of the characteristics of heavy timber and see how steel and dimensional lumber compare. Visual…