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Is Timber Framing Sustainable?
https://vimeo.com/carolinatimberworks/itscalledtrees Wood is the world’s most environmentally-friendly building material. Timber framing is one of the best ways to conserve our resources because post and beam homes are special places that people love, and because they are loved, they are maintained…
When You Buy Quality You Only Cry Once
I bought the boots pictured above 20 years ago. At the time, they seemed expensive. What do the old boots have to do with building? Please bear with me. I bought the boots pictured at right 20 years ago. At…