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Field notes on building timber that lasts

Engineering, restoration, and the case for structures built to outlast everything around them.

TRS reinforcement technology applied to the Lantz BridgeMass timberMass timber performance in unconditioned environments.How moisture content and EMC govern mass timber's durability where there's no climate control.7 min readRead more →Rotting timber in the Heritage Walkway Bridge before restorationMaintenance10 ways to maximize the life of your timber structure.Ten practical steps, connectors, drainage, clearance, and more, to make a timber structure last.6 min readRead more →Crane hoisting a glulam arch into position at Roger Bacon BridgeMass timberHow mass timber is revolutionizing bridge design.How CLT and glulam are reshaping transportation and pedestrian bridges across six continents.9 min readRead more →Completed timber structure at The Nest, Robinson PreserveSustainabilityMass timber: building a better future.Why mass timber is the material for a more sustainable, resilient built environment.6 min readRead more →
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