Green Building
Timber Truss Wall Panels built with FSC certified wood
Bottom Chord overhang on trusses allows full thick insulation over bearing wall
Energy corners allow for insulated corners
Ladder lead in blocking allows for continuous insulation
Engineered wood for headers gets credits in EarthCraft and LEED projects
Containing ductwork within heated spaces provides energy efficiency
High R-value wall available with 2x6 wall and new DOW SIS sheathing
Green Building
Building green means getting more performance from your building with less environmental impact compared to traditional construction. By utilizing green building techniques and informed material choices you can build a healthy and efficient home to be proud of.
Facts about our structural building components:
Wood framed homes consume less total energy and result in fewer greenhouse gasses than alternative materials.
Perez-Garcia
Structural building components afford material savings of up to 26% over conventional framing.
Wood Truss Council of America
All structural connectors are made from 30% recycled steel.
Simpson Strong-Tie
Training
Timber Truss has made considerable investments in training its design team. Various employees have the following qualifications or are knowledgeable in the following programs:
Building green means getting more performance from your building with less environmental impact compared to traditional construction. By utilizing green building techniques and informed material choices you can build a healthy and efficient home to be proud of.
Facts about our structural building components:
Wood framed homes consume less total energy and result in fewer greenhouse gasses than alternative materials.
Perez-Garcia
Structural building components afford material savings of up to 26% over conventional framing.
Wood Truss Council of America
All structural connectors are made from 30% recycled steel.
Simpson Strong-Tie
Training
Timber Truss has made considerable investments in training its design team. Various employees have the following qualifications or are knowledgeable in the following programs:
- LEED Accredited Professional
- EEBA Houses That Work
- EarthCraft
- James River Green Building Council Membership
- Energy Star
