The Timeless Beauty of Timber: Exploring the World’s Most Iconic Wooden Structures

Timber, a versatile and sustainable building material, has stood the test of time as a beloved choice for architects and builders throughout history. From ancient temples to modern skyscrapers, timber has been used to create awe-inspiring structures around the world. The Great Eastern Temple: A Testament to Ancient Craftsmanship In the picturesque Nara province of…

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Coastal Protection & Aesthetics: The Versatility of Vinyl Bulkheads

When it comes to coastal protection and the preservation of waterfront properties, vinyl bulkheads have emerged as a reliable and versatile solution. With their ability to provide both functionality and aesthetic appeal, vinyl bulkheads are becoming increasingly popular in residential and marine construction projects. In this article, we explore the various components of vinyl bulkheads,…

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Hurricane Sally Damage versus EcoPile Vinyl Pilings

EcoPile Stand Up to Hurricane Sally  Surrounded by destroyed docks & piers, EcoPile structures remain after Hurricane Sally  Here’s more proof of the strength and durability of EcoPile. Vinyl is Final!  On Sept 16, 2020, Hurricane Sally made landfall at Gulf Shores, Alabama. The category 2 hurricane caused an estimated $5 Billion in damage, devastating homes…

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Top 10 Ropes Courses Around Houston

High ropes courses are not only known for their unique ways of challenging thrill-seekers and climbing enthusiasts, but also for the way they utilize wood products in their obstacle installations.  From suspended balance logs to soaring piling platforms, ropes courses continuously push the limit for park engineers and participants alike.  Down below are 10 of the top…

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Daily Deliveries & Safety

Construction is an essential industry and we’re here in full force to supply your projects. We are delivering daily! For your safety and the safety of our drivers, they are equipped with an arsenal of sanitizers and cleaners and the understanding that we’re all in this together. While they can’t offer the usual handshake, you…

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Building Products Plus Swaps Diesel Forklifts for Cleaner Natural Gas Forklifts

Houston-based Building Products Plus has taken another step toward running leaner and greener by switching their entire fleet of forklifts from diesel to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) forklifts.  Building Products Plus is what you might call “green” already.  Several years ago, they switched their entire delivery fleet, including semi’s and tilt-bed trucks, to all CNG-powered…

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Never Replace Your Pilings Again

EcoPile pilings are an exceptional alternative to wood pilings designed to extend the longevity of your marine structure. Due to the ever-growing restrictions of using treated wood in water, wooden pilings are now having to be replaced more often than before.  Since the untreated pilings are completely exposed, they are quickly being ravaged by weathering,…

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Beautify, Protect, & Repair Pilings In The Water

This is one product we are especially excited to bring to the marine & shoreline market.  Until now, if your pilings were rotten due to marine boring organisms like barnacles or fungus such as “horse hair” fungus, your only real option was to replace the pilings. Yes, you can wrap pilings but that only protects…

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BPP Turns A Single Tree Into 36 Bikes For Charity

Sales Manager, Eric Lincoln, saw a Texas Cedar that had been declared dead and tagged for removal as an opportunity to make something beautiful. “They were going to cut it down anyway.” Lincoln said of the tree and many others that had been affected by the central Texas drought over the last few years. So…

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2015 Spring Scholarship Honorable Mention – Esmael Mayar

American Pole and Timber offers a $500 scholarship to two students each semester. The topic for submissions changes each semester and information for the Fall 2015 scholarship can be found on the APT website. Deadline for submissions is November 1, 2015 with the winners being announced November 30, 2015. Congratulations to Esmael Mayar; her essay…

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