In this page I´m going to post a summary about Wood, it advantages and disadvantages and major characteristics.
Summary:
Wood.
It is a natural material that because of several characteristics; is one of the mostly prefered option when making small scale buildings and some large ones. It is strong and resistant in terms of compression and tension because of its fibers, but it may not have the same resistance all over its surface. It's principal disadvantage are termites, mold and fire.
Wood buildings are a good choice when talking about durability, they can last centuries when they are taken care and it's materials are easily re-used or recicled.
They are healthy buildings, because they provide better air quality and in consequence provide better human health. Also is lighter and easier to work with than other materials such as stone or concrete. Wood buildings can be re-designed because of wood's inmense flexibility.
Wood has a wide range of types and also grades of quality. Different types of wood vary in terms of durability and resistance.
Summary:
Wood.
It is a natural material that because of several characteristics; is one of the mostly prefered option when making small scale buildings and some large ones. It is strong and resistant in terms of compression and tension because of its fibers, but it may not have the same resistance all over its surface. It's principal disadvantage are termites, mold and fire.
Wood buildings are a good choice when talking about durability, they can last centuries when they are taken care and it's materials are easily re-used or recicled.
They are healthy buildings, because they provide better air quality and in consequence provide better human health. Also is lighter and easier to work with than other materials such as stone or concrete. Wood buildings can be re-designed because of wood's inmense flexibility.
Wood has a wide range of types and also grades of quality. Different types of wood vary in terms of durability and resistance.