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Whether working piers or pleasure piers, piers are marvelous structures that jut out into the vast sea. From allowing cruise ships to dock to being homes to recreational facilities such as roller coasters, piers are versatile in their means of utility. Aside from their utility, many people may not realize they are standing upon historic…
From mundane everyday objects to unique creations, these record breaking objects are sure to astonish. Without further ado, here are 10 more record breaking objects that are made from wood. 10. Longest Wooden Chain Via vercalendario.info Made from a single spruce tree trunk, the longest wooden chain measures in at approximately 835 feet. The wooden…
Some things are just timeless and can’t be beat. We all know the classics. Things such as milkshakes and fries or cracker jacks and baseball. So, when it comes to home improvements, wooden upgrades and renovations are one combo that will never go out of style. Here are five popular timber accents or upgrades…
If you read our article about the longest wooden roller coasters, you know we love a good roller coaster. However, instead of the longest, this time we went for a list of the fastest wooden roller coasters around the world. So, without further ado, here are some of the fastest wooden roller coasters in the…
5. Holzbrücke Bad Säckingen Holzbrücke Bad Säckingen, also known as Säckingerbrücke, was originally built in 1272. This once road traffic bridge, now a pedestrian bridge, is known for two historic facts. First, the bridge as it is now is not the same bridge as it was in 1272. This is because the bridge was destroyed…
6. Boulder Dash Touted as the longest wooden coaster on the East Coast, Boulder Dash is a wooden roller coaster located at Lake Compounce in Connecticut. Boulder Dash was number one wooden roller coaster in the world by the Golden Ticket Awards in 2004 and 2013 to 2016. Height 110 ft (34 m) Drop 115…
7. Cribbing Cribbing, often known as box cribbing, are temporary wooden structures used for overseas shipping, supporting heavy objects, and construction. Cribbing can be made from various materials, ranging from plastic to stone. However, cribbing is usually and preferably made from wood due to it’s inexpensive costs and durability. 6. Equipment Saddles Pressure Vessel Custom-Equipment…
As the world continues to move into greener and eco-friendly alternatives for various products and industries, it looks as if bicycles are being brought into the wooden revolution. Bicycles, like many other things, have become a long ways from what they looked like in its initial creation. Starting out with wooden and iron components to…
Yearning to get back in touch with nature, this list of creators all handcrafted everyday items, that the average person wouldn’t give a second thought to, from wood. Ranging from transportation to productive items, these skillful creators’ creations might make your head spin. If you like the article, follow us on Facebook, take a look out…
5. Tryane II Starting off with a three wheeler, The Tryane II built by Friend Wood is a lightweight, handmade self proclaimed hot rod. The car weighs in at 900 pound which allows it to travel up to 90 miles per gallon with a top speed of 100 miles per hour. The exterior of the…
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American Pole & Timber Upgrades to CNG-Powered Truck Fleet
Houston Lumber Company, American Pole & Timber, replaced their fleet of diesel-powered tractor/trailer trucks with four new cleaner-burning Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered trucks. Read press release
Hurricane Ike Rebuild
American Pole & Timber, located in Houston, was on-the-ready to ship materials to hurricane-destroyed areas for fast rebuild and recovery. Read press release
Hurricane Proof Structures
Harborwalk Yacht Club in Galveston reopened quickly after Hurricane Ike with only minimal damage to it bulkheads and other structures — an excellent testament to the fact that when you combine intelligent design and proper construction techniques with quality materials your projects will be stable and long-lasting. Read press release
Renewable Energy Making Green Steps at TX Wind Farm
American Pole & Timber delivered a long-lasting and environmentally-friendly solution to Renewable Energy for a wind farm in south Texas. The used polymer coated treated timbers as the first step of the stairs leading to the door at the base of each wind tower. Read press release
Houston Yacht Club Rebuild
American Pole & Timber was chosen as the primary building materials supplier for the rebuild of the docks and boat slips at the Houston Yacht Club after it was nearly decimated during Hurricane Ike’s massive storm surge. Read press release
GeoDeck Selected for LEED Platinum Home
GeoDeck decking from American Pole & Timber was selected as the deck material for the home that may become the first home in Houston to achieve LEED’s Platinum certification. Read press release
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