Wood frame construction/ Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...woodused as framing lumber most commonly used for houseconstructionand increasingly in timberframes for multi-family low to mid-riseconstructionthroughout the US and Canada. Standard SPF (spruce-pine-fir) lumber – Softwoodwoodchoices: Light structural lumber is mainly used in the residentialconstruction...

...wooden structures from heat, andwoodframeelements can be designed so as to ensure a degree of fire resistance ranging from 45 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the design and choice of materials. Multi-storywoodframeconstructionvia National Research Council Canada Multi-storywoodframeconstruction: To...

...woodorder to match, along with pre-cut lengths whenever possible. This gave us multiple points towards LEED certification. Further reading on structures and material efficient framing techniques: AboutwoodframeconstructionMaterial efficient framing

...woodneed to be treated? If you were to compare a borate-impregnatedwoodstructure with a galvanized steel structure, steel would have 1.8 times higher greenhouse gas emissions overwood. Galvanizing steel also requires 83 times more water than treatingwood硼酸。Further Reading forWoodFraming Choices: ...

...woodfor roofs, walls and floors? Well ecoHOME would reply "it depends where, and what other materials you are using!" Rated at 40NG, 3/4 inch OSB sheathing can be one of the better vapour barriers for homeconstructionin most of Canada. But in order to act in that role, it needs to be on the inside. Sheathing pro...

...frames. When we speak of durable and sturdy windows, we are referring to products andconstructionthat are more resistant to pressure and warping due to temperature changes, which ultimately determines the life expectancy of your windows.WoodWindows: Pros :Woodis a natural, renewable resource and has compa...

...wood, and we definitely shouldn't replace insulatedwoodframe尽量避免使用金属。建筑科学公司的Joe Lstiburek称使用金属钉作为保持绝缘的手段是“令人憎恶的”，他这样解释道:“在金属钉之间放置绝缘就像……

...wood两边各有一个螺柱。When a high-conducting material like concrete, metal orwoodspans an entire wall assembly, it provides easy passage for heat to leave your house. This is known as a 'thermal bridge', and preventing it is known as a 'thermal break'. Heat loss through thermal bridging When we m...

...frameto choose betweenwood, aluminum or PVC / Vinyl Will replacing old windows save money? The short answer is, it's not likely . From a standpoint of saving money, a complete home window replacement job rarely justifies the cost, although it depends if extensive work is going to be needed to renovate old windows...

...wood. Choosing FSC products promotes the market for responsible forestry management. Engineered hardwoodfloors: Engineeredwoodis comprised of several layers of plywoodforming the core of your flooring, with a top layer of hardwood. When finished, engineeredwoodwill look like any other hardwoodfloor. ...

...woodfor heat goes, so first rule ofwoodburning in stoves or fireplaces is; Burn DryWood! Maximum moisture content should be considered around the 15-20% range, so when choosing firewood, make the humidity a consideration as well as what type ofwood. Unlike the moisture in soggy or unseasoned logs, volatile gase...