Wood Construction + Design Tools

Multifamily and Commercial

Weyerhaeuser

• Mid-Rise, Wood-Framed, Type III Construction—How to Frame the Floor to Wall Intersection at Exterior Walls

WoodWorks

• Acoustical Considerations for Mixed-Used Wood-Frame Buildings
• Can wood structural panels be added to an acoustically-tested wall assembly?
• Designing for Wind Resistance Fact Sheet
• Effective Termite Control for Multi-Family and Commercial Wood Buildings
• Wood-Frame Schools: Durability Techniques for Interior High Traffic and Moisture Areas

Outdoor Living

Building Tips for Pressure-Treated Wood Video Series

• Choosing the Right Use Category
• Proper Board Spacing and Sealing Cuts
• Protecting Deck Performance with Proper Ventilation
• Strengthening Your Deck with the Right Fasteners

Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association

• Application of Exterior Wood Finishes

Southern Forest Products Association

• Building a Deck
• Decking Fastener Guides
• Finishing, Maintenance and Inspection
• Guards and Stair Rails
• Southern Pine Flooring

Western Red Cedar Lumber Association

• Choosing a Finish for Western Red Cedar Decking
• Downloadable Siding Profiles
• Fence Construction
• How to Finish Western Red Cedar Decking
• Pre-Building Recommendations for Siding
• Western Red Cedar Fence Specifications
• Western Red Cedar Siding General Installation

Interior Applications

Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association

• Siding Installation Information

Western Red Cedar Lumber Association

• Finishing Western Red Cedar Indoors
• Installing Trim Boards
• Why Real Cedar Indoor