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Episode Synopsis
In episode 3 of Forest To Frame, Russ Vaagen explains the various methods of timber harvesting, the benefits of mass timber in construction, and how it allows for a more visible connection between the source of the wood and the final product.Tune in to learn how these practices not only benefit the environment but also contribute to beautiful spaces in our communities.TIMESTAMPS[00:00:34] Mass timber and forest management.[00:06:09] Mass timber construction benefits.[00:10:41] Mass timber efficiency and benefits.[00:12:38] Podcast subscription and reviews.QUOTES“We've been creating a few different forest certifications to kind of attach a sign of good sustainability to the product so people can feel comfortable when they're buying it.”“We're finding more and more people are gravitating towards mass timber. And I think in the future, what we're gonna see is more people combining some materials. So we're seeing more hybrid structures. So, as much as we love wood, wood is not the perfect material for all things.”SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSRuss VaagenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/russvaagen/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/russ.vaagen/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russ-vaagen-9246729/WEBSITEVaagen Timbers, LLC: https://vaagentimbers.com/
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