4 Advantages of using wood in construction and its properties

The art of wood architecture is more alive than ever in a world of technological materials that take over the market and that are undoubtedly the greatest competitors of the noblest woods. The wooden constructions have reached their modern magnificence with architects and designers who risk traditional materials but with renovating techniques. They improve the construction with sleepers, boards, and slats to their maximum magnificence.

Advantages of using wood

Timber is a wood prepared for use in building and carpentry. There are many benefits of using wood for timber like...

1. It is a Natural product: It is a product of natural, recyclable and renewable origin. Its production process in relation to other industrialized products offers less waste requires low energy consumption and respects nature and the environment. The current use is not toxic, does not produce odors or toxic vapors of chemical origin, consequently, it is safe to touch and handling. It is also an easy work material. It is 100% renewable if trees are cut down in forests properly and with the relevant certificates. New trees are planted carefully and without compromising natural resources.

2. Good isolation: Insulation is a very important aspect of reducing the energy used in heating and air conditioning of buildings. Architectural Recycled Timber can reduce the amount of energy required for the air conditioning of spaces, especially when used on windows, floors or doors. It presents great natural conditions for thermal insulation and acoustic absorption.

Facilities in the management and structure work. It is a very versatile raw material that can be used in a varied way and that meets certain specifications and needs, according to the desired application variety. Leave connections and joints simple to run to complex structures with proper execution.

 3. Material: The durability of the wood, a beam, a log or slat, or the simple crossbar needs maintenance. There are many examples of durability; sarcophagi, statues, family rigs, weapons, boats, instruments, construction elements. Ease of finding it and relatively cheap prices in relation to other materials. It can be produced in pieces with structural dimensions of any size; it can be used in industrialization or in delicate elements.

4. Structural properties: Capable of resisting both compression and traction sacrifices. It has a low density, low mass, and high mechanical resistance. The flexural strength can be about ten times higher than that of concrete. It does not fall apart when subjected to sudden shocks that can cause damage to other building materials. Diverse textures and finishes.  In its natural appearance, it offers a huge plurality of patterns, be it smooth, wavy, rough ... etc.

Main properties

Architectures are used wood to make timbers because of its properties. Wood has many properties, some are here.

·         The hardness: The resistance that presents being cut with some metallic elements or certain machinery. This hardness is achieved in wood with little water content extracted from old trees.

·         Density: Refers to its resistance, being subjected to bending or compression processes.

·         Hygroscopicity: It is when it absorbs or releases moisture by capillarity.

·         Thermal and electrical conductivity: It is when it serves as an insulator in the field of electricity.

·         Texture: refers to the physique that it presents, such as carvings, color, types of sanding ... etc.