Stavebolt Connection

We are working on a new project with Rudd Construction. It is a large heavy timber storage / barn structure. What makes this interesting is we have a clear span of 50′ with some shed dormers on top. This creates a fairly large tension load on the bottom chord...

GrainMatched Glulams

When it comes to the timbers in their project, one  concern people have is the stability of the timbers as they dry. There are several options for using dry timbers. One of the most stable  options is a glulam beam however many folks do not like the look of a glulam...