Archive for December, 2025
How Does Timber Species Affect Structural Performance?
Understanding Strength, Availability, and Design Impacts When designing a heavy timber structure, one of the most important decisions happens before engineering calculations or joinery details: choosing the right timber species. While aesthetics, cost, and regional availability all play a role, the structural behavior of a species has a significant impact […]
Timber Frame Connection Types: Traditional Mortise & Tenon Joinery vs. Steel Joinery Solutions
Timber frames are defined not only by the warmth of their exposed wood, but by the way load moves through every truss member, posts, beams, and braces. Modern timber connections blend centuries-old joinery practices with today’s engineering requirements—especially when projects involve long spans, high environmental loads, complex geometries, or hybrid […]
Is There an Optimum Bent Spacing for Timber Frames?
When clients begin designing their timber frame homes and structures, one of the first questions that comes up is how to optimize their layout for both cost and performance. We’ve previously discussed how far a timber truss can span, which largely dictates building width. The length of a timber frame, […]
