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WHY CHOOSE WOOD?
The many benefits when it comes to using wood
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WHY CHOOSE WOOD?
ADVANTAGES OF USING WOOD
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Sustainability
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Structural Properties
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Detailing
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Architecture
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Prefabrication
ADVANTAGES OF USING WOOD
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Sustainability
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Structural Properties
-
Detailing
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Architecture
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Prefabrication
SUSTAINABILITY
With research pointing overwhelmingly to the impact that Carbon Dioxide emissions have on our planet, timber shines through as the greenest building material. Timber is the only primary structural material that is a true renewable resource and through sustainable forest practices we can ensure that the environmental impact is minimized. Not only does timber store carbon for its service life but also requires significantly less energy to produce, ensuring we
can pass on our earth to the next generation with a clear conscience. Chain of custody certification also ensures that the timber we use is part of the sustainable forestry practices, ensuring the loop is closed on timber renewability.
STRUCTURAL PROPERTIES
Naturally, wood has excellent inherent structural properties. Engineered Wood Products such as LVL provide strong, consistent, durable and dimensionally stable sections that ensure a cost-effective solution for a wide variety of structural applications including beams, columns, walls, floors, and roof systems. Timber has a formidable strength-to-weight ratio 20% higher than structural steel and four to five times that of unreinforced concrete in compression.
DETAILING
As the world turns more and more to timber as a structural material, innovators have developed increasingly more effective ways to detail with timber. With products such as self-drilling screws and timber connectors, structural performance and desired aesthetics can work together appeasing engineers, architects, builders and clients alike. When effectively designed and detailed, timber is as enduring and economical as any other material in many applications. It can be easily attached to and is compatible with all other building materials.
SUSTAINABILITY
With research pointing overwhelmingly to the impact that Carbon Dioxide emissions have on our planet, timber shines through as the greenest building material. Timber is the only primary structural material that is a true renewable resource and through sustainable forest practices we can ensure that the environmental impact is minimized. Not only does timber store carbon for its service life but also requires significantly less energy to produce, ensuring we can pass on our earth to the next generation with a clear conscience. Chain of custody certification also ensures that the timber we use is part of the sustainable forestry practices, ensuring the loop is closed on timber renewability.
STRUCTURAL PROPERTIES
Naturally, wood has excellent inherent structural properties. Engineered Wood Products such as LVL provide strong, consistent, durable and dimensionally stable sections that ensure a cost-effective solution for a wide variety of structural applications including beams, columns, walls, floors, and roof systems. Timber has a formidable strength-to-weight ratio 20% higher than structural steel andfour to five times that of unreinforced concrete in compression.
DETAILING
As the world turns more and more to timber as a structural material, innovators have developed increasingly more effective ways to detail with timber. With products such as self-drilling screws and timber connectors, structural performance and desired aesthetics can work together appeasing engineers, architects, builders and clients alike. When effectively designed and detailed, timber is as enduring and economical as any other material in many applications. It can be easily attached to and is compatible with all other building materials.
ARCHITECTURE
Its naturally exceptional characteristics have made timber the first choice of many Architects for commercial, residential and public buildings. The inherent warmth of Timber provides a desirable aesthetic that can bring a natural feeling
to any environment. With so many timber products, applications and details, Timber provides a freedom in Architectural implementation unlike any other.
ARCHITECTURE
Its naturally exceptional characteristics have made timber the first choice of many Architects for commercial, residential and public buildings. The inherent warmth of Timber provides a desirable aesthetic that can bring a natural feeling to any environment. With so many timber products, applications and details, Timber provides a freedom in Architectural implementation unlike any other.
PREFABRICATION
Prefabrication of timber can provide many advantages to any project and ensure that it is used as effectively and efficiently as possible. Computer controlled machines can provide precision tolerances and high quality products that provide a simple and easy installation on site. There are many direct advantages of this construction method:
⦁ Precision cutting to ensure ease of installation on site.
⦁ Parallel site and shop construction, streamlining schedule.
⦁ Reduced labour on site.
⦁ Higher quality products in a shop controlled environment.
⦁ Minimal exposure to the elements on site.
PREFABRICATION
Prefabrication of timber can provide many advantages to any project and ensure that it is used as effectively and efficiently as possible. Computer controlled machines can provide precision tolerances and high quality products that provide a simple and easy installation on site. There are many direct advantages of this construction method:
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Precision cutting to ensure ease of installation on site.
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Parallel site and shop construction, streamlining schedule.
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Reduced labour on site.
-
Higher quality products in a shop controlled environment.
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Minimal exposure to the elements on site.
COST
Regarding the cost of wood, there are many benefits compared to other materials such as plastic and concrete. The properties of wood allow for more efficient construction time, and reduced material wastage. Additionally, timber is more accessible with many suppliers offering a wide variety of wood perfect for any project. Timber is generally easier to move, making transport fees less expensive. The cost benefits of using timber instead of the alternative makes it the perfect financial choice within the construction industry.
COST
Regarding the cost of wood, there are many benefits compared to other materials such as plastic and concrete. The properties of wood allow for more efficient construction time, and reduced material wastage. Additionally, timber is more accessible with many suppliers offering a wide variety of wood perfect for any project. Timber is generally easier to move, making transport fees less expensive. The cost benefits of using timber instead of the alternative makes it the perfect financial choice within the construction industry.
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