Wood has been in use as both a structural and decorative material for thousands of years. Ironically, the properties that make it perform heroically as a structural material—high flexural strength, ...

Fiber cement siding is tough and will last far longer than wood. – adobe.com Fiber cement siding: This material has been making inroads everywhere in the New England area, and for good reason. Fiber ...

Should anyone be surprised that the cement industry is worried about the arrival of a competing material for building five-and six-storey buildings and that it fears losing market share to the wood ...