It was from an adjacent chamber, separated from his own by massive stone pilings and huge wood timbers.

The Long'en Hall along with its eastern and western side halls is made from valuable red wood timbers.

The original deck of the bridge was constructed of wood timbers.

Windows throughout the complex are framed in heavy wood timbers that are flush with the adobe plaster exterior wall finish.

Most of the wood timbers and posts are original.

Practices developed over hundreds of years in earthquake zones worldwide rely on wood timbers and framing to construct buildings that are light and flexible.

As a result, there is a high risk of collapse, especially because the century-old wood timbers propping up their roofs will eventually rot, the experts say.

Eventually the spillway walls and floor were built of wood timbers to allow for movement.

The dining room is dominated by them, along with the high ceilings, wood timbers, skylights and a bustling open kitchen.

Then, after immediate areas were depleted of wood resources, the transportation of wood timbers from other areas was the next option.