Our standard packages include timbers made with Western Red Cedar. Other available species include: Douglas Fir/Larch, Ponderosa Pine, and Southern Pine. Call for availability of Alaska Yellow Cedar, Redwood, White Fir and Idaho White Pine.

You will want to use ¾ inch plywood for the main shell of the closet. You can use ½ inch or 5/8 inch plywood for the doors. I would use ¼ inch plywood for the back. You can also use ¾ inch melamine. That’s particle board with a white plastic cover. That’s what the store bought closet is made of. See similar questions...

A You can use pretty much any type of wood as long as it has not been chemically treated with preservatives etc. Standard cordwood split one additional time is good for optimal burning/heating. Lengths the stoves can handle are as follows: See similar questions...

Use your imagination! Full Custom, Log Home, Timber Frame, Precision-Built using optional Owner Builder Framing Systems™ etc. are all eligible. The thing to remember when choosing a house plan is: “Can I get my plans appraised using comparable properties in the area, and what style of house will give me the most ‘bang for my buck’?” For a partial list of the types of homes you can build, see our Eligible Homes page. See similar questions...

Financing has been very tough, however, we are making inroads because of the vast technological strides that we have made with our structures. At the present time, long term loans are available through VA, FHA, as well as the more up to date and aggressive local lending institutions that have taken time to tour our homes. Much still depends on the credibility of the borrower. See similar questions...

The Architectural and Landscaping Code has been produced to assist all residents to design their home confident that they have the best environmental, ecological and social outcomes. The Code includes requirements for solar design, appropriate building materials to use, building setbacks ? it even offers suggestions for colour schemes and many other tools. See similar questions...

We can provide dry-in erection service anywhere in the world. Turnkey service is available for projects within our local area. Outside of our local area we can provide planning and hiring assistance. See similar questions...

Yes. Many of our customers build all or part of their homes. We provide on-site training with the delivery of each package to help you get started. See similar questions...

Many electronic experimenters have built their own radio telescopes. In fact, the world's second radio telescope was built by an amateur radio operator, Grote Reber, in 1937. Amateurs use a variety of equipment, sometimes modified satellite receivers and dishes, to build their radio telescopes. For more detailed information about amateur radio telescopes, contact the Society of Amateur Radio Astronomers. See similar questions...

When viewing the home plans detail sheet you will notice an average cost to build at the bottom of the page. The US Census Bureau bases these figures on average construction costs provides these calculations. These are rough estimates and cannot substitute meeting with a home builder with a full set of home plans and establishing a budget for all areas of the home. See similar questions...

A - Once you are taken off the monitoring system, your medicine will be adjusted. If you are not scheduled for surgery at this time, you will be discharged once the blood level of your medicine is adequate. See similar questions...

Yes, I will be in constant contact with the mother for any recomendations and all other support I can provide as a Doula. See similar questions...

Most of our cribs are made of Pine wood from harvested forests in New Zealand. We also use Rubber wood from Malaysia and Sepetir wood from harvested forests in other Asian countries. We NO longer use protected wood species like Ramin wood from Indonesia in any of our furniture. See similar questions...

Our standard log is lodge pole pine, and is cut from dead standing timber. This timber is normally killed by fire or beetles. Pine beetles burrow just under the bark and eat the sap wood, killing the tree. Once the tree has died the beetle either dies or leaves the tree for new food. The tree then loses it's bark which allows it to dry without roughing. See similar questions...

Certainly, we've done it before. A massive rammed earth wall helps moderate indoor temperatures. And the walls are beautiful. See similar questions...

A The cost of purchasing finished planking will be about double what you might spend if you mill the rough boards yourself (but not counting your time). We either purchase rough cedar in 20 ft. lengths from the west coast or from Monaghan Lumber here in Peterborough. If you look around you might find specialty lumber companies selling long lengths. However, shipping a few boards for one canoe is sometimes not feasible. See similar questions...

You must educate yourself in the basics of woodworking if you want to build instruments out of wood. This is not something we can teach you online. See if there's a woodworker's club (or woodturner's club if you want to build woodwinds) in your area. They love helping out newbies. You should also investigate your local adult and community education programs to see if there's a woodworking course available. Many of us started out this way. See similar questions...

First of all it should be softwood. Softwoods have many advantages. They absorb excess humidity to keep the sauna atmosphere dry. Unlike hardwoods, they do not become hot and uncomfortable to sit on or lean against. They must, however, be properly kiln-dried to prevent shrinkage and warping. See similar questions...