Ozark Hill Hikers invite all walkers to join a walk Saturday in Fort Smith and Van Buren. Registration is from 9:30 to 10 a.m. at the Wyndham Fort Smith, 700 Rogers Ave., in Fort Smith. There is a fee ...

There are a number of different ways of building a timber frame construction, each with their own set of pros and cons. From the speed at which they can be constructed, to the eco-attributes of timber ...

Timber-frame construction puts gravity and lateral loads into fewer, larger members. It relies on exposed beams and open spans as defining architectural features. That differs from conventional wood ...

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