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Unlocking the Potential: Prefabricated Architecture Efficiency and Quality Insights

Explore the world of prefabricated architecture efficiency and quality through real-world examples and innovative design approaches. Discover the benefits of factory construction and streamlined assembly processes.

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Wood Council Australia

Building Systems

08/06/2024

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Post and Beam vs. Post and Plate: Which is Best for Mass Timber Projects?

Mass timber panels including cross laminated timber (CLT) have the ability to span in 2-directions, using structural properties obtained in both the major and minor panel axes. Doing so can result in a beamless system often referred to as Post and Plate (a framing configuration also used in flat plate concrete construction).

Mass Timber How To's with Ricky McLain

08/05/2024

Closed-Cell Spray foam Insulation for housing projects

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Closed-Cell Spray Foam Insulation: Is it the Right Choice for Your Build?

Today, we're diving into a topic that's sparked quite a bit of debate in the world of construction and home improvement - closed-cell spray foam insulation. Now, you might have heard about it, you might even be considering it for your next building project. But the question is, is it the right choice for you?

Matt Risinger

Builder and Producer

Build

07/31/2024

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Thinking of Building with SIPs? Everything You Need to Know

SIPs’ ability to achieve extremely low air leakage rates demonstrates their potential to create highly energy-efficient homes. The real-world examples of achieving air tightness below 0.3 ACH50 are truly impressive and bode well for the energy-efficient housing of the future.

Matt Risinger

Builder and Producer

07/30/2024