In the 1830s, wood construction underwent a significant shift with the introduction of balloon framing. This system used standardized, sawed lumber and mass-produced nails, allowing much smaller wood ...

The Blueprint. Over 90% of U.S. homes use wood framing, despite its limits.; Concrete offers superior durability, fire and storm resistance. Precast concrete reduces labor, cost, and environmental ...

In the 1830s, wood construction underwent a significant shift with the introduction of balloon framing.This system used standardized, sawed lumber and mass-produced nails, allowing much smaller ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Wood is, by far, the most common material used in the U.S. for single-family home construction. But wood construction isn’t engineered for long-term durability, and it often ...