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Light-Frame Solutions for Mid-Rise Buildings in High Seismic Zones
...sustainable construction and simple yet effective structural solutions. Derek Ratzlaff, P.Eng., Struct.Eng., PE Technical Director, WoodWorks BC Canadian Wood Council Derek began his career in the wood industry in high...
Design and Construction of Permanent Wood Foundations
Course Overview This course will provide guidance on the design and construction of permanent wood foundations (PWF) based on the Canadian standard CSA S406-16 – Specification of Permanent Wood Foundations for...
Online Tools for Wood Construction – CodeCHEK, FRR & STC & EMTC Calculator
...to evaluate code-compliant opportunities for wood construction by assessing key building characteristics, such as height, area, sprinkler presence and more, highlighting potential pathways for alternative solutions, and clarifying where wood...
Acoustics
Wood is composed of many small cellular tubes that are predominantly filled with air. The natural composition of the material allows for wood to act as an effective acoustical insulator...
Bolts
Bolts are widely used in wood construction. They are able to resist moderately heavy loads with relatively few connectors. Bolts may be used in wood-to-wood, wood-to-steel and wood-to-concrete connection types....
Screws
...screws commonly used are shown in Figure 5.4, below. For more information on wood screws, refer to the following resources: ASME B18.6.1 Wood Screws CSA O86 Engineering design in wood...
Offsite Construction Handbook
...Understand how offsite construction improves the durability, moisture control, and energy performance of wood building systems. Identify the structural and sustainability benefits of early design integration in offsite wood construction...
Mid rise Engineering Considerations for Engineered Wood Products
...between solid wood products. Lateral design, including information on I‐joist diaphragm capacities and the detailing of rim board connections. Fire resistance design, including wood I‐joist assembly requirements and SCL char...
The Canadian Guide to Mid-Rise Wood Construction 2021
...degrees of adoption, understanding and application for wood buildings up to 6 storeys. The opportunities that are available for wood use in mid-rise development are varied and many and it...
Design Best Practices for Mid-Rise Light Wood Frame Structures
...design strategies to optimize mid-rise wood structures—such as efficient stacked framing, engineered wood products, specialty hardware, and solutions for wood shrinkage and differential movement. Evaluate prefabrication and offsite construction methods...
Wood Innovation and Design Centre
...private sector organizations associated with the wood industry. Over the long term, the WIDC will advance wood education and innovation in the province, enhance expertise in wood manufacturing, product development...
From Forest to Form: Sourcing Local Wood for BC Projects
...that effectively sourced local wood materials and discover the tools and resources available to assist in procuring wood products from BC’s forests. Learning Objectives Explain how British Columbia’s forest management...

Specification Guide for Non-Residential Pressure Treated Wood Products

Wood is the only renewable building material within the three major building material types. In exterior applications, wood is subject to deterioration from natural elements...

Ontario Tall Wood Reference Guide

The target audience for this technical resource includes building officials, fire service, architects, engineers, builders, code consultants and developers and other parties...

IBS1 – Moisture and Wood-Frame Buildings

Throughout history, wherever wood has been available as a resource, it has found favor as a building material for its strength, economy, workability and beauty, and its...

Design for Deconstruction in Light Wood Frame

The Guidebook of Design for deconstruction in Light Wood Frame presents a methodology for altering typical light wood frame assemblies so that they can be easily disassembled...

ProTEKtor II® – High Performance Fire Protectant for Wood Frame & Sheet Components

BarrierTEK’s ProTEKtor II® – High Performance Fire Protectant for Wood Frame & Sheet Components document provides technical guidance on the use of ProTEKtor II®...

AtTEK® – High Performance Fire Protectant for Wood Frame Attic Components

BarrierTEK’s AtTEK® – High Performance Fire Protectant for Wood Frame Attic Components document provides technical information on the use of AtTEK® fire-retardant...

IBS2 – Wood Trusses – Strength, Economy, Versatility

Wood trusses are engineered frames of lumber joined together in triangular shapes by galvanized steel connector plates, referred to commonly as truss plates. Wood trusses are...

The Case for Tall Wood Buildings

Wood is the most significant building material we use today that is grown by the sun. When harvested responsibly, wood is arguably one of the best tools architects and...

Acoustic Comparative Study

In a context where wood construction is gaining momentum, acoustics remains a key challenge in ensuring occupant comfort and compliance with standards. With this in mind...

ProTEKtor II® – Technical Data Sheets

The ProTEKtor II® Technical Data Sheet provides detailed product and performance information for BarrierTEK’s ProTEKtor II® fire-protectant treatment used on wood frame...

Offsite Wood Construction Handbook

Industrialized offsite construction, also known as prefabricated or modular construction, is a construction method where building materials and components are manufactured...

Assurance with Insurance

BarrierTEK’s Assurance with Insurance document outlines how the use of BarrierTEK fire-protectant-treated wood products can support risk management and insurance...
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