“If you are not sold on wood construction, you will be after viewing the many projects documented in WD&B“ Henry Walthert, Wood Preservation Canada Wood Design & Building is an award-winning magazine that is exclusively about wood use in architecture and construction. The magazine brings readers valuable and inspirational content on the latest industry updates, technical...Read More

The main principle behind energy efficiency of a house is air tightness of the whole structure. EcoHouseMart log homes are warmer in the winter, cooler in the summer because the logs fit together precisely, creating a snug barrier to air infiltration. Our log homes can be even more energy efficient than typically built stick frame homes. According to...Read More

Due to Glulam’s exceptional qualities of strength and durability it finds use in numerous public projects, where safety plays a key role. Engineered wood is high-tech, high-performance product that offers consistency of structural performance, dimensional stability and freedom from defects, making it possible to integrate it successfully with other construction materials on large and complex projects....Read More

Glulam basics APA – The Engineered Wood Association: Glued laminated timber, or glulam, is a highly innovative construction material. Pound for pound, glulam is stronger than steel and has greater strength and stiffness than comparably sized dimensional lumber. Increased design values, improved product performance, and cost competitiveness make glulam the superior choice for projects from...Read More

One of the most respected and influential organizations in Canadian wood industry: general information on properties and uses of glued laminated timber (glulam/GLT). Find out more about available grades, manufacturing process, quality control, fire and safety guidelines.Read More