Professional Guides
From Design to Installation: Planning Timber Connections
Follow a practical workflow from joint design and connector selection through ordering, installation and final inspection.
What to Look for in Technical Product Documentation
A guide to reviewing drawings, installation instructions, material information, approvals and engineering data.
Creating a Product Specification for Building Hardware
Learn how to document connector type, size, material, finish, fasteners and installation requirements for project schedules.
How to Plan a Timber Frame Hardware Schedule
Organize connectors and fasteners by location, joint type, quantity and specification to improve purchasing and installation.
Connector Selection for Architects and Designers
Key considerations for specifying visible and concealed timber connection hardware during the design process.
A Contractor’s Guide to Organizing Structural Hardware
Improve jobsite efficiency by grouping brackets, anchors, screws and plates according to installation stage and application.
