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Wall Types for Water Control Building envelope experts generally speak of three or four different approaches to design of a wall for moisture control. Face seal...

Environmental product declarations (EPDs)

EPD Link An Industry Average EPD for Canadian Pre-fabricated Wood I-Joists View Resource A Regionalized Industry Average EPD for Canadian Softwood Lumber View Resource A...

Mid-Rise Buildings

In the early 1900s, light-frame wood construction and heavy timber, up to ten-storeys in height, was commonplace in major cities throughout Canada. The longevity and...

Bridges

Timber bridges have a long history as vital components of the roadway, railway and logging road networks within Canada. Dependent on the availability of materials...

FAQs

What do the experts have to say about wood-frame mid-rise construction? Graham Finch, Building Science Research Engineer Michael Green, Principal, Michael Green Architecture...

Bridges

Timber bridges have a long history as vital components of the roadway, railway and logging road networks within Canada. Dependent on the availability of materials...

Tall Wood Buildings – Research

Tests Current research includes the World’s largest mass timber fire test – click here for updates on the test results currently being conducted https://firetests.cwc.ca/...

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Build Safe and Strong with Wood

WoodWorks Software® offers precision and efficiency, enabling
professionals to design safe and high-quality structures that adhere to the
latest Canadian building regulations.

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The CWC Help Desk offers a number of resources on our Member’s Products to wood professionals and enthusiasts.

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Build Safe and Strong with Wood

WoodWorks Software® offers precision and efficiency, enabling
professionals to design safe and high-quality structures that adhere to the
latest Canadian building regulations.

Need Support?

The CWC Help Desk offers a number of resources on our Member’s Products to wood professionals and enthusiasts.

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WoodWorks Software® offers precision and efficiency, enabling professionals to design safe and high-quality structures that adhere to the latest Canadian building regulations.

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The CWC Help Desk offers a number of resources on our Member’s Products to wood professionals and enthusiasts.

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Build Safe and Strong with Wood

WoodWorks Software® offers precision and efficiency, enabling professionals to design safe and high-quality structures that adhere to the latest Canadian building regulations.

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The CWC Help Desk offers a number of resources on our Member’s Products to wood professionals and enthusiasts.

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Environmental product declarations (EPDs)

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Bridges

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Bridges

Tall Wood Buildings – Research

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WoodWorks Software® offers precision and efficiency, enabling
professionals to design safe and high-quality structures that adhere to the
latest Canadian building regulations.

WoodWorks Software® offers precision and efficiency, enabling
professionals to design safe and high-quality structures that adhere to the
latest Canadian building regulations.