When you think of straw-bale, you probably picture it as building material—and that’s fine because it’s usually how straw-bale is used. But one of the reasons it’s growing in popularity as construction material is because everything about straw-bale is beneficial. It...
As manufacturers of steel, metal, and wood framed buildings, we’ve always had a soft spot in our hearts for the state of New York. Three of the world’s most amazing tributes to the strength and flexibility of steel and metal construction can be found there. The Statue...
Which do you think takes longer: Putting up a Miracle Truss DIY metal and steel building, or producing some pure Vermont maple syrup for your waffles? Since we’re asking the question, you probably already figured out that you can put up one of our Miracle Truss®...
Putting in a new kitchen sink? You typically don’t need to worry about a building permit—although you should check that you will follow the building codes in your area as even plumbing is usually regulated. If you’re making a major structural change, you very well...
Mention the State of Maine, and your mind turns to lobsters. Rightly so. Almost 90% of the country’s lobsters are caught in the waters off this northern state. The annual yield is more than 60 million pounds. 2014 was an exception, when Maine lobster boats brought in...
