What happens if it breaks?

What happens if it breaks?

It’s natural for things to deteriorate over time. This is just a fact of life. We, as humans, grow old and so does everything around us, even things like stone. The wear and tear of the elements and continued use make buildings weaker, older, and sometimes, the need...
Ductile vs. Brittle

Ductile vs. Brittle

Let’s continue our deep dive into construction materials. We’ve covered the differences between some of the most common man-made and natural materials. We’ve also talked about the characteristics of wood as a construction material. In this article we are going to take...
Natural or Man-Made Materials? When to use what

Natural or Man-Made Materials? When to use what

Not all materials are created equal. In fact, not all materials are created, period. In the construction industry, we use a plethora of materials, some of them made by humans and others made by Nature. What are the differences between them? And what is appropriate to...
The advantages of wood as a construction material

The advantages of wood as a construction material

A natural and quality material with a long-standing tradition in architectural and construction work is wood. This makes sense for a lot of reasons and in this article, we talk about just a few of them.  Plus, we talk about a few ways in which we can enhance and...