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Why WOOD?

Why choose wood...?

  • Wood is a renewable resource
  • Wood sequesters CO2
  • Heavy timber is more fire resistant than steel
  • Wood is extremely strong for its weight
  • Wood is easy to manufacture, remanufacture and recycle
  • Wood provides warm aesthetics to cold surfaces
  • Wood hosts a unique combination of thermal mass and thermal insulation
  • Wood is cost effective and cost competitive with other building practices
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