| Material: wood is a high-performance
natural material. It grows as a tree with variable characteristics.
We sort the wood and use techniques to maximize the benefits
of its characteristics. As a renewable raw material, wood
has an undeniable ecologic advantage over numerous other materials
used in construction.
Ecology: wood is a renewable resource. The
production of wood in Switzerland has been the result of years
of careful forestry management. We grow new trees and the
basic stock remains intact. Old wood is not wasted; it can
be used as a neutral energy source containing CO2.
Cost: wooden constructions are economical.
According to experts, wooden constructions can be 20% cheaper
than a conventional construction. From the energy point of
view, wooden structures attain much higher thermal insulation
values than current standards. Lower rated heating equipment
can be used resulting in energy saving.
Durability: wood is a durable material found
in perfectly preserved Egyptian tombs which are more than
3500 years old. It is possible to claim that wood is practically
eternal.
Security: wooden building means security.
It is true that wood can burn. However, it is also undeniable
that wood withstands fire particularly well. Its combustion
is slow, regular and forecasted, even with the highest temperatures.
Where a building has been destroyed by fire the wooden frame
often remains standing. This distinctive feature has been
well understood by firemen as they used wood in fire-fighting-panels.
Comfort: wooden construction offers sound-
and heat- insulation of equal performance or even higher than
a conventional construction. Wood provides a comfortable feeling
in the home.
Ventilation: ventilation plays a role in
wooden houses. The building concept avoids any penetration
of humidity in the structure thanks to the ventilation system.
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