TDL - Other Design Considerations - Designing for Permanence

American Forest & Paper Association
Design of Wood Structures for Permanence
Emphasizes proper design and construction to achieve permanent wood structures. Includes text and detailed drawings on how to protect against moisture, termites, and decay. 16 pages. #T16.


American Institute of Timber Construction
Designing Structural Glued-Laminated Timber for Permanence, Technical Note No. 12.


Guidelines to Minimize Moisture Entrapment in Panelized Wood Roof Systems, Technical Note No. 20.


Engineered Wood Systems
Moisture Control for Low Slope Roofs
Techniques for moisture control in low-slope roofs, particularly when insulation is used below the roof.