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The Landscape Architecture Podcast: Paul and Jack Haden
The latest episode of the The Landscape Architecture Podcast is here! In this episode, Paul and Jack Haden have a conversation during a post occupancy walkthrough in Playa Vista. They discuss the history of the site, framing & patterns, social gardens & structures, the use of common grounds, and a successful community garden.
10 Longest Wooden Ships Ever Built
10. French Ironclad Trident Built for the French Navy in the 1870s, the ship was the flagship of the deputy commander of the Mediterranean Squadron.聽 After its service throughout the 1870s and 1880s, the Trident was reclassified as a training ship.聽 The Trident is most known for its service in the French occupation of Tunisia.鈥�
What is Fire Retardant Lumber?
Fire retardant lumber is lumber that has been chemically treated to resist ignition and flame-spread with the primary goals of giving people more time to react to the fire and to minimize damage to the structure. How Does Fire Retardant Lumber Work? When it comes to fire, there are three things that are needed for鈥�
Lumber Futures Are Dropping: What About Current Prices?
With reports of lumber futures prices dropping, lumber customers are expecting to see lower prices at lumber yards now but that鈥檚 not happening yet. Demand Still Outpaces Supply The demand for lumber is still through the roof. From home builders to professional contractors, to Do-It-Yourselfer鈥檚, lumber is being snatched up as soon as it hits鈥�
7 of the Most Amazing Historic Wooden Piers
Whether working piers or pleasure piers, piers are marvelous structures that jut out into the vast sea.聽 From allowing cruise ships to dock to being homes to recreational facilities such as roller coasters, piers are versatile in their means of utility.聽 Aside from their utility, many people may not realize they are standing upon historic鈥�
10 More Record Breaking Objects Made Out of Wood
From mundane everyday objects to unique creations, these record breaking objects are sure to astonish.聽 Without further ado, here are 10 more record breaking objects that are made from wood. 10. Longest Wooden Chain Via vercalendario.info Made from a single spruce tree trunk, the longest wooden chain measures in at approximately 835 feet.聽 The wooden鈥�
5 Popular Timber Accents or Upgrades in 91看片s
Some things are just timeless and can鈥檛 be beat.聽 We all know the classics.聽 Things such as milkshakes and fries or cracker jacks and baseball. 聽 So, when it comes to home improvements, wooden upgrades and renovations are one combo that will never go out of style.聽 Here are five popular timber accents or upgrades鈥�
6 Fastest Wooden Roller Coasters in the World
If you read our article about the longest wooden roller coasters, you know we love a good roller coaster.聽 However, instead of the longest, this time we went for a list of the fastest wooden roller coasters around the world.聽 So, without further ado, here are some of the fastest wooden roller coasters in the鈥�
5 Historic & Record Breaking Wooden Bridges
5. Holzbr眉cke Bad S盲ckingen Holzbr眉cke Bad S盲ckingen, also known as S盲ckingerbr眉cke, was originally built in 1272.聽 This once road traffic bridge, now a pedestrian bridge, is known for two historic facts.聽 First, the bridge as it is now is not the same bridge as it was in 1272.聽 This is because the bridge was destroyed鈥�
6 Longest Wooden Roller Coasters in the World
6. Boulder Dash Touted as the longest wooden coaster on the East Coast, Boulder Dash is a wooden roller coaster located at Lake Compounce in Connecticut. Boulder Dash was number one wooden roller coaster in the world by the Golden Ticket Awards in 2004 and 2013 to 2016. Height 110 ft (34 m) Drop 115鈥�
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American Pole & Timber Upgrades to CNG-Powered Truck Fleet
Houston Lumber Company, American Pole & Timber, replaced their fleet of diesel-powered tractor/trailer trucks with four new cleaner-burning Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered trucks.聽聽Read press release
Hurricane Ike Rebuild
American Pole & Timber, located in Houston, was on-the-ready to ship materials to hurricane-destroyed areas for fast rebuild and recovery.聽Read press release
Hurricane Proof Structures
Harborwalk Yacht Club in Galveston reopened quickly after Hurricane Ike with only minimal damage to it bulkheads and other structures 鈥� an excellent testament to the fact that when you combine intelligent design and proper construction techniques with quality materials your projects will be stable and long-lasting.聽Read press release
Renewable Energy Making Green Steps at TX Wind Farm
American Pole & Timber delivered a long-lasting聽and聽environmentally-friendly solution to Renewable Energy for a wind farm in south Texas. The used polymer coated treated timbers as the first step of the stairs leading to the door at the base of each wind tower.聽Read press release
Houston Yacht Club Rebuild
American Pole & Timber was chosen as the primary building materials supplier for the rebuild of the docks and boat slips at the Houston Yacht Club after it was nearly decimated during Hurricane Ike鈥檚 massive storm surge.聽Read press release
GeoDeck Selected for LEED Platinum 91看片
GeoDeck decking from American Pole & Timber was selected as the deck material for the home that may become the first home in Houston to achieve LEED鈥檚 Platinum certification.聽Read press release
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