Timber / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

Pallet beds are trending but pallets can be toxic so be careful
Recycled and Reclaimed Materials

Is it safe to build beds or furniture with shipping pallets?

...timber may have character, but it also snags bedclothes, clothes, nylons... Pallets are recycled, reconditioned and reused constantly - so only really tatty or broken ones should slip out of the system which are not great for building anything out of Pallet beds and headboards have been trending for a while, so they're...

Which wood is best for framing timber frame construction in homes?
Wall assemblies - new construction

Lumber choices for wood frame construction - choosing timber for framing & building homes

...timber, commonly referred to as CLS wood timber became popular in Canada for building strong and durable timber-framed homes but is rarely referred to as CLS lumber in North America. This timber is usually manufactured from kiln-dried fir, pine, or spruce. It is then treated, planed, and finally finished with rounded e...