Wood as a building material has many advantages. For example, it is very versatile in terms of design, but also light and durable.
Discover 10 advantages of building with wood in this blog article!
Wood does not store heat, but it insulates well. That is why the room heats up faster in cold weather, while it stays nice and fresh in warm weather. This means a serious saving on heating or cooling (and therefore on energy costs) in both summer and winter.
Timber construction projects can proceed much faster than stone construction projects. That way you can save a lot of money. All wood construction elements are prepared in the workshop, once on site it is sufficient to assemble and anchor everything to the floor plate.
Wooden structures absorb and store CO2 from the air, so you have a real impact on climate change. What about deforestation? If you take wood from a good source, a new tree will be planted for every tree felled. If you know that young trees that are still growing absorb more CO2 than old trees, you can rest assured.
In terms of design, wood is a particularly versatile material. It is easy to manipulate its shape and you can do a lot with it. For the finish, you can choose a natural look (by varnishing it) or a certain color (by painting it). Every type of wood looks different, so there you also have a choice! There are various options for color, appearance, insulation and acoustics.
Depending on the type of wood, it can have a hard or soft density. This is measured with the “Janka hardness test” which measures how resistant the wood is to dents and wear.
One of the many reasons why wood is still used for building, despite many new materials popping up, is its durability and the fact that it is a very strong yet light material. It is just pliable enough to give in to the construction if necessary without breaking. Both round shapes and clean lines are possible with wood.
Some wood types tend to absorb moisture, but there are also plenty of types that are water-repellent. Did you know that the average new-build home contains 3,000 to 5,000 liters of trapped building moisture? SOLIDWOOD is finished completely dry, so the drying times are a lot shorter.
Because wood is a natural material, it is a healthier choice than, for example, metal or plastic. If a room is finished with raw wood, it also regulates the humidity in the room.
In a wooden room there are no endless echoes, because wood absorbs the sound waves and creates a pleasant sound. For that reason, it is often used in concert halls. In addition, wood also insulates excellently between different rooms.
Last but not least, wood cannot rust! Compared to metal, it undergoes only minor changes. There are of course also metals that do not rust, but they are very expensive.
Wood does not store heat, but it insulates well. That is why the room heats up faster in cold weather, while it stays nice and fresh in warm weather. This means a serious saving on heating or cooling (and therefore on energy costs) in both summer and winter.
Timber construction projects can proceed much faster than stone construction projects. That way you can save a lot of money. All wood construction elements are prepared in the workshop, once on site it is sufficient to assemble and anchor everything to the floor plate.
Wooden structures absorb and store CO2 from the air, so you have a real impact on climate change. What about deforestation? If you take wood from a good source, a new tree will be planted for every tree felled. If you know that young trees that are still growing absorb more CO2 than old trees, you can rest assured.
In terms of design, wood is a particularly versatile material. It is easy to edit and you can do a lot with it. For the finish, you can choose a natural look (by varnishing it) or a certain color (by painting it). Every type of wood looks different, so you still have the choice! There are various options for color, appearance, insulation and acoustics.
5. Different types of wood have different properties This is measured with the “Janka hardness test” which measures how resistant the wood is to dents and wear.
One of the many reasons why wood is still used for building, despite many new materials, is its durability and the fact that it is a very strong yet light material. It is just pliable enough to give in to the construction if necessary without breaking. Both round shapes and clean lines are possible with wood.
Some woods tend to absorb moisture, but there are also plenty of woods that are water-repellent. Did you know that an average new-build home quickly contains 3,000 to 5,000 liters of trapped building moisture? SOLIDWOOD is finished completely dry, so the drying times are a lot shorter.
Because wood is a natural material, it is in any case a healthier choice than, for example, metal or plastic. If a room is finished with raw wood, it also regulates the humidity in the room.
In a wooden room there are no endless echoes, because wood absorbs the sound waves and creates a pleasant sound. For that reason, it is often used in concert halls. In addition, wood also insulates excellently between different rooms.
Last but not least, wood cannot rust! Compared to metal, it undergoes only minor changes. There are of course also metals that do not rust, but they are very expensive.
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