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Screenshots of four of the best engineered wood companies in New Jersey. In the top center is a golden crest with the words "the best."

10 Best Engineered Wood Companies in New Jersey

ByJim Pritchard August 15, 2023January 7, 2025

This list of the 10 best engineered wood companies in New Jersey will help you find the right company for your next project. Click here to read more about where to find the right team to work with.

Four screenshots of the websites of the best sustainable building material companies in Virginia. In the center of the image is a thumbs-up icon in a golden cloud.

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Best 15 Sustainable Building Material Companies in Virginia

ByJim Pritchard August 13, 2023January 12, 2025

Are you looking for the best sustainable building material companies in Virginia to work on your next project? If so, you’re in the right place. This article takes you through the very best green building companies in Virginia.

Four screenshots taken from websites of the Best Engineered Wood Construction Companies in Pennsylvania. In the center is a red badge saying "Best Quality."

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11 Best Engineered Wood Construction Companies in Pennsylvania

ByJim Pritchard August 11, 2023January 12, 2025

If you’re looking for engineered wood construction companies in Pennsylvania, this article is intended to help you in your search. It describes the unique features of the best 11 companies to help you decide which is right for you.

Screenshots of the websites of four sustainable building material companies in New York. In the center of the image is a red label with the word "Best."

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Best 15 Sustainable Building Material Companies in New York

ByJim Pritchard August 6, 2023January 13, 2025

If you’re interested in building in New York using eco-friendly materials and techniques, you might want to check one of these companies out. This article lists the best 15 sustainable building material companies in New York and what makes them unique.

A photograph of Cob Castle, made famous on the Grand Designs TV program aired in the UK. Across the top of the image are the words, "Grand Designs Cob House - How Are Kevin and Rose McCabe Now?"

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Cob House Grand Designs – How Are Kevin and Rose McCabe Now?

ByJim Pritchard July 14, 2023January 7, 2025

The Grand Designs Cob House, built by Kevin McCabe and his wife, is one of the finest examples of cob architecture built in recent times in the UK. This article explains how it was built and what Kevin and Rose are up to these days.

A photograph of an engineered wood floor with a nice shine. A mop is cleaning the floor, and in the top left of the photo are the words, "top tips" appearing in speech bubbles. Across the bottom of the image are the words "How To Clean Engineered Wood Floors - Top Tips for Success."

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How To Clean Engineered Wood Floors – Top Tips for Success

ByJim Pritchard May 10, 2023December 15, 2024

If you’re wondering what the best way to clean engineered wood floors is, you’re in the right place. This article provides a step-by-step guide and answers many of the most common questions about cleaning and caring for your engineered wood floor.

Two photographs of decking under construction. On the left is composite decking, and on the right is natural wood decking. The letters "VS" are written in the center of the image, and across the bottom are the words "Composite Decking vs. Wood Cost 2023 - Price Comparison Chart."

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Composite Decking vs. Wood Cost 2023 – Price Comparison Chart

ByJim Pritchard May 7, 2023December 14, 2024

Given the popularity of composite decking, many folk are asking about composite decking vs. wood cost in 2023. This article provides price comparisons between common brands of composite and wood decking, as well as answering some frequently asked questions.

A photograph of a white composite wood fence made from pickets of varying lengths to create a curved shape between each set of posts. The posts have pyramid-shaped finials. There is a grass lawn in the foreground and trees and the roof of a house in the background. In the bottom right of the image is a cartoon woman looking at the fence in a thoughtful manner. across the top of the image are the words, "Can I Use Composite Wood for a Fence? Pros and Cons."

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Can I Use Composite Wood for a Fence? Pros and Cons

ByJim Pritchard May 6, 2023December 15, 2024

Is it a good idea to use composite wood for a fence? What are the pros and cons? This article explains the reasons why you might consider composite wood for a fence.

A photograph (left) of a glulam board taken end on so the individual laminate pieces can clearly be seen in the end-grain of the wood. On the right hand side is a similar photo taken of LVL timber showing its end grain, which shows the individual laminate pieces are much thinner than glulam's. There is a "strong arm" icon overlain and across the top are the words, "Engineered Wood Beams - Which Is The Strongest?"

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Engineered Wood Beams – Which Is The Strongest?

ByJim Pritchard April 20, 2023January 7, 2025

Engineered wood beams can be made in several different ways. This article compares the strengths of the most common types, including Glulam, LVL, and PSL. Click for more info.

Two photographs side by side. The left hand photo is of a stack of plywood with the individual layers clearly visible. The right-hand photo shows planks of reclaimed wood next to each other. The reclaimed wood has clear shocks in line with prominent grain patterns. Across the bottom of the image are the words "What Is Engineered Wood (VS Reclaimed Wood): Key Differences" in white lettering over a semi-transparent brown background. In the top center are the letters "VS", written in blue with a broken diagonal pink line running "behind" the letters from bottom left to top right.

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What Is Engineered Wood (VS Reclaimed Wood): Key Differences

ByJim Pritchard April 17, 2023January 7, 2025

There’s some understandable confusion about what is engineered wood vs reclaimed wood. This article explains the differences and similarities between the two, as well as the pros and cons of each.