Mass timber design is a more recent development to wood construction, as against light-frame wood construction. This innovative design technology that is revolutionizing America comprises of gluing or nailing multiple wood products together and forming layers to be used for roof, wall and floor construction.

There’s so much rave about wood these days. Over 90% of American homes today are built with wood or wood-related components. So how much do you know of the wood you find in these homes? In this article, engineered wood will be explored - its types, advantages and disadvantages.

Engineered wood is preferred above solid wood because of its more dimensionally stable properties.