Timber Makes A Comeback In Construction

11/09/2018 Industry News
Author: admin
Wood was once the primary material used in construction, from the tiniest cabin to the tallest cathedrals. But all of that changed in 1885, when the first modern-day skyscraper was built. The 10-storey Home Insurance Building in Chicago was produced using steel frames. Home Insurance Building in Chicago (Source: Pinterest) Ever since then, steel was used in place of timber…


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