DEAR TIM: I’m getting ready to build a large room addition that needs a beam to support the floor joists. I’ve been told that a wood beam will work, but I’ve always seen steel I-beams in other houses.

It is widely known that wood offers higher levels of thermal resistivity versus other framing materials. In fact, wood naturally has nearly four times the thermal resistance of steel or masonry. The ...

Many renovated buildings replace wood and masonry structural elements with steel. The replacement of heavy wooden roof and floor joists with the lighter steel open-web bar-truss joists is a common ...

Q: My house plan calls for steel beams that will support the floor joists and even parts of a brick wall. Can I substitute wood beams for steel? Is a steel I-beam hard to handle on the job site? Do ...

Steel siding has become increasingly popular in both residential and commercial applications due to its unmatched durability, ease of installation, and low maintenance. However, many property owners ...

Wood, metal, and pure craftsmanship. In this video, watch an EPIC dining table and chairs build come to life — combining ...

Researchers at the University of Toronto have discovered that biochar derived from wood can achieve hardness levels comparable to mild steel if measured in the right direction. Their new study shows ...

Manufacturing could be dramatically changed thanks to two new techniques for joining materials created by scientists in Austria. The two methods create super strong bonds at the pore level, ...

Structure in calibrated tubular steel with 22mm diameter. Calibrated tubular steel arms with 20 mm diameter. Plywood shell with oak finish or MDF board with high-density foam for upholstery. Spherical ...