Glue-laminated timber (glulam) is a structural engineered wood element commonly used for beams and columns in residential and commercial applications. Glulam is a highly visible form of mass timber in contemporary projects, with long spans framing signature designs that have […]
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Jim DeStefano, P.E., AIA, F.SEI is the President of the structural engineering and architecture firm of DeStefano & Chamberlain, Inc. that he founded in 1981. The firm is located in Fairfield, Connecticut, although their projects can be found across the
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I’m excited to be joined by David Hourdequin of D Remy and Co. , an engineering firm in the mountains of North Carolina. I’ve been working with David for a number of years on several timber frame projects and
Why do you need a timber frame engineer? Homeowners need the help of professionals when it comes to the design and planning of a timber frame house. Before construction is even started, homeowners usually already have an idea of what they
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