But lumber quality has gone downhill. You struggle and fight just to get a straight, uniform piece that isn't missing half the stick. Then stand back. Now we have alternative products like engineered lumber or steel studs , products that consume fewer trees in the manufacturing process. Understanding how to use these alternative products offers a wealth of new opportunities for our customers, our profession, and our creative minds.
Education is the key to success, and perhaps survival.
The information on this site is from the book, Build Smarter with Alternative Materials.