resources for Architects and Architectural Students
FML is committed to helping architects achieve their creative vision. When FML Quartersawn hardwoods are specified on a project, we will partner with the architect to refine the specifications to conform to the realities of the resource. Further, we will partner with our distributors to assure availability of the hardwood when the contractors will need it. This will assure the architects that the beauty and the timeline of their project are maintained.
The ultimate success of a construction project that includes quartersawn lumber depends upon an understanding of:
- the strength and stability of the lumber
- the inherent beauty of the lumber
- the grade limitations of the lumber selected
the specific visual characteristics of quartersawn lumber
Because quartersawing hardwood differs from its plain sawn counterpart, it is important for architects to understand these differences when specifying project requirements.
Regardless of the differences, specifying the right quartersawn hardwoods for projects will yield exceptionally beautiful results of which the architects and their clients can be proud.
FML is a proud to be an approved AIA/CES provider, regularly conducting presentations about quartersawn hardwoods to AIA architectural firms nationwide.