Totally agree about engineered lumber being trickier to adjust on-site. I've seen crews lose hours trying to finesse warped engineered pieces back into alignment—can be a real headache. And yes, low-VOC adhesives definitely feel better to me too. I used them on a recent reno, and clients kept mentioning how fresh the space felt afterward...seems like more than coincidence at this point. Plus, fewer fumes means happier workers, so that's always a bonus.
Interesting points about engineered lumber—I'm currently planning my first custom build and was leaning toward engineered for stability reasons. Didn't realize warping could still be such an issue. Is there a specific type or brand that's less prone to warping, or maybe certain storage practices that help minimize this? Just trying to avoid headaches down the road...
