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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."

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

ByJim Pritchard May 6, 2023June 6, 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, 2023October 14, 2024

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, 2023November 8, 2024

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.

Various types of hardwood and bamboo plywood sheets are stacked on each other. On the right of the photograph is an icon of a woman in a white shirt with brown hair, thinking with her finger on her cheek. There are two green question marks above her head. Across the bottom of the image are the words, "Should You Consider Bamboo Plywood Sheets? (Pros & Cons)."

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Should You Consider Bamboo Plywood Sheets? (Pros & Cons)

ByErin Shine April 16, 2023October 12, 2024

Bamboo plywood sheets are being recognized as a green alternative material to hardwood. But as people consider the transition from hardwood to bamboo plywood, they wonder what the material’s benefits and drawbacks are. This article explains all.

A man wearing a light gray T-shirt and dark gray work trousers with strap-on knee pads. He is kneeling down and in the process of installing engineered wood flooring. The flooring planks are dark brown with a natural wood veneer that has an irregular grain pattern. Each floorboard has tongues and grooves along its edge to allow the boards to be interlocked for easy installation. There is blue underlayment on the subfloor. In the left center of the photograph is a white "thumbs down" icon and along the bottom are the words "Disadvantages of Engineered Wood Flooring (Should You Use?)" written in white letters on a semi-transparent brown background.

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Disadvantages of Engineered Wood Flooring (Should You Use?)

ByJim Pritchard April 14, 2023November 8, 2024

The floor is an important feature of your home that can add character and comfort. If you’re trying to decide between traditional wood flooring and engineered alternatives, you should know if there are any disadvantages of engineered wood flooring. This article explains all.

A sheet of particleboard with a sheet of MDF on top. Both sheets are finished with a blue plastic laminate. The different materials can be seen in the exposed cross-sections presented to the camera. In the bottom left of the image are three blue question marks. Across the top of the image are the words "What Is Manufactured Wood? Main Types Plus Pros and Cons."

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What Is Manufactured Wood? Main Types Plus Pros and Cons

ByJim Pritchard April 11, 2023April 5, 2024

If you’ve ever wondered to yourself, “What Is Manufactured Wood?” this article is for you. We look at the main types of manufactured wood, how they are made and what their pros and cons are. After reading this article, you’ll know which type of engineered wood is right for your project.

An eco-friendly deck in the backyard of a home. There is a money and budget icon in the bottom right corner showing paper money and coins with the words, "budget for success". The words "Building An Eco-Friendly Deck (While Staying Within Budget)" are written across the top of the image in white letters.

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Building An Eco-Friendly Deck (While Staying Within Budget)

ByErin Shine April 10, 2023October 13, 2024

Building an eco-friendly deck doesn’t need to break the bank. This article explains how to build an eco-friendly deck while staying within budget. Click here to learn more.

A selection of engineered wood flooring products laid out in a fan shape on a light brown engineered wood floor. The individual planks all have natural wood veneers and look like solid wood from above. However, the side profiles reveal the layered construction that uses engineered wood. In the bottom right corner is a cartoon factory and in the bottom left is a cartoon production line with two workers and a small crane. Across the top of the image are the words "What Is Engineered Wood Flooring and How Is It Made?" written in white lettering over a semi-transparent brown background.

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What Is Engineered Wood Flooring and How Is It Made?

ByJim Pritchard April 9, 2023November 8, 2024

Engineered wood is found in all sorts of building products. This article answers the question, “What is engineered wood flooring?” It also explains how it is made and answers many other common questions about engineered wood flooring.