How it holds together Part 1 of 3 · 1 min readConnections are the whole storyExpect fasteners and hardware to be 10 to 15 percent of the timber cost.A Series from the Field Guide
How it holds together
Connections, steel, and shear: the hardware and engineering that turn a kit of timber parts into a building.
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How it holds together
Connections, steel, and shear: the hardware and engineering that turn a kit of timber parts into a building.
How it holds together Part 1 of 3 · 1 min readConnections are the whole storyExpect fasteners and hardware to be 10 to 15 percent of the timber cost.
How it holds together Part 2 of 3 · 1 min readSteel, timber’s best friendGlulam is soft. Rigid connections need metal, designed into the kit.Start a Project
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