Builder online has a multi-article series on advanced technologies specific to alternatives in conventional wood framing.
The articles present rationale and suggestions for considering newer technologies for framing. Two reasons cited are the increasing difficulty in acquiring dimensional lumber that is free of distortions and the increasing expense associated with engineered wood. Other problems cited include moisture retention and termite infestation.
The alternatives presented come from builders across the nation who use a variety of wood-free technologies to construct all manner of residential and commercial buildings.
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