Timber Core
Episode notes
On this episode of Beyond the Beam, Russ and Erin of Carpentry Plus are joined by KL&A Structural Engineer Chris Kendall to trace the origin of Timber Core — a prefabricated, modular mass-timber stair system born from the frustration of slow on-site stair installs. They dig into the craftsmanship in the details, how the system handles seismic and fire requirements, and where they see it expanding well beyond mass timber buildings.
0:00 Introductions
1:04 How Carpentry Plus Found Their Engineer
4:28 What Is Timber Core
7:22 Designing The Fox Wedge Tenon Joint
10:52 Module Sizing And Flexibility
12:03 Cost, Durability, And Client Concerns
15:53 What It Feels Like Inside Timber Core
17:50 Ideal Projects And Growth Beyond Mass Timber
20:41 Shop Expansion, Delivery, And Engineering Challenges
25:51 Wrap-Up And Contact Info
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