Structural, environmental and aesthetic advantages of wooden decks

HíBITAT CONFEMADERhas just published the guide on its website‘Wooden structure for housing roofs‘in which he has collaborated THERMOCHIP®. Adapted to the requirements of the Technical Building Code, this document describes the most common construction solutions forcovered with wooden structures. Through concrete examples, this guide addresses from various points of view theadvantages of wooden decking:

STRUCTURAL OR MECHANICAL

The wood guarantees a light cover of great resistance. A characteristic that favors its choice over other construction materials for public spaces such as shopping centers. Furthermore, at a structural level, it is comparable to other materials such as concrete or steel in relation to the required safety requirements.

ENVIRONMENTAL

Wood is a renewable resource that comes from forests managed under sustainability criteria. In addition to carbon dioxide fixation, it provides high-value social benefits.

AESTHETICS AND COMFORT

Comfort and aesthetics are two of the most valued arguments for wood. According to recent studies, living in contact with wood, a natural material, guarantees a higher quality of life. In addition, the acoustics are less aggressive, contributing to absorption and dampening echoes. Aesthetics are out of the question in relation to other materials.

ThewoodIt adapts to general architectural design criteria such as the inclination of the roof, waterproofing, thermal or acoustic insulation. According to the guide ofConfemadera Habitat, the traditional shapes of wooden-structured roofs respond to a constructive logic and must be taken into account without giving up other innovative shapes that are also possible.

Download the complete guide atthe Confemadera website.