AddWood provides castellated timber beams for wood construction, offering a lightweight and efficient structural solution. Their engineered wood products are designed to optimize the timber frame building process from sawmill to construction site.
Funding
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Problem
Traditional dimensional lumber production and timber framing methods can lead to material waste, inefficient construction processes, and increased labor demands on construction sites. Core drilling for installations adds time and complexity, while heavier lumber increases the physical strain on construction teams.
Solution
AddWood provides Castellated© lumber, an engineered wood product designed to optimize the timber frame building process from sawmill to construction site. This innovative lumber is produced by segmenting a rough-cut unit with a Castellated© cut, rotating the segments, then reassembling, gluing, and pressing them before kiln drying. The resulting lumber features intrinsic midline holes, eliminating the need for rough-trades installation core-drilling and enhancing accuracy in the construction process. Castellated© lumber's lighter weight and intrinsic handholds also facilitate easier handling and reduce load-bearing for construction team members, leading to shorter construction lead times. Furthermore, the Castellated© process improves lumber yield, reduces energy consumption during kiln drying, minimizes processing waste, and upgrades output quality for sawmills.
Target Audience
AddWood's primary customers include sawmills seeking to improve lumber yield and reduce waste, as well as construction companies looking to streamline the timber framing process and reduce labor costs.
Features
- Castellated© cut design for optimized lumber production and construction
- Intrinsic midline holes eliminate the need for core drilling
- Lighter weight reduces physical strain on construction workers
- Intrinsic handholds for easier handling on construction sites
- Improved lumber yield and reduced energy consumption during kiln drying
- Minimal processing waste for a more sustainable production process
- Upgraded output quality for a premium lumber product