Weyerhaeuser’s Flak Jacket is an intumescent fire-resistant coating for Trus Joist TJIs
Fill the fire-rated Insul Cube with blown insulation, then friction-fit between the joists
Developed by a Utah contractor, the Spider Tie system is for builders and remodelers who want to do their own formwork
With the Chappell Master Framer, you can calculate cuts for complex roof frames
Superior Wallsí XiPlus foundation panels have an insulation value of R-21
The Strong Frame SMF withstands earthquakes better than most special moment frames, says Simpson
Simpson's new truss hangers are said to have some of the highest loads in the industry
Reinforced-concrete Perma-Columns keep wood posts away from ground moisture
The 8 Mil Floor Liner is durable and easy to install, says the maker
The SDWF structural wood screw is designed to help compensate for a structure's shrinkage over time
Flex-Drain holds its shape like a giant bendy straw, eliminating the need to cut pipes and insert fittings.
The Horizontal Under-Eave Guardrail System is an easy-on, easy-off rooftop railing for use with trusses.
PKI Engineered I-Joists get their distinctive pink color from a nontoxic coating that the maker says resists fire, repels water, and prevents mold growth.
Product: Altruwood Hand-Hewn Beams
Timber from dismantled barns in New England and the Midwest.
The Delta Footing Barrier is a three-ply impermeable membrane that goes on top of freshly poured footings before the foundation is built.
Versatex has added 4-by-6-inch and 8-by-8-inch sizes to its precut Versawrap PVC column cladding for rough-sawn wood posts (existing sizes are 4 by 4 inches and 6 by 6 inches.)
Meet code in row houses, multifamily dwellings, and other buildings using FlameBlock fire-rated OSB for structural strength and fire protection in one.
The next time the plumber goes berserk with a Sawzall, it might not take so long to repair the damage.
If you're still using a socket wrench to fasten posts or beams, you might want to check out the ThruLok Screw Bolt Fastening System.
Weyerhaeuser has introduced a line of framing material designed to reduce thermal bridging.