4 edition of Efficient Wood Use in Residential Construction found in the catalog.
Efficient Wood Use in Residential Construction
Published
1998
by Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.
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Written in English
| The Physical Object | |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | 112 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL12217476M |
| ISBN 10 | 1893340007 |
| ISBN 10 | 9781893340008 |
| OCLC/WorldCa | 41001939 |
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This book /5(). Efficient wood use in residential construction: a practical guide to saving wood, money and forests. Conventional Residential Construction The conventional American house has been shaped over time by a variety of factors.
Foremost, the abundance of wood as a readily available resource. The combination of wood and energy efficiency in construction can be the result of new wood technologies. Introducing new sustainable forestry management policies and.
increasing the use of wood products in construction. Although currently focused largely on nonresidential construction, new residential construction is a potential market where CLT can Author: David B.
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Whether using light-frame wood, mass-timber, or hybrid construction, wood is a building block for safe, comfortable and quality buildings. Wood construction provides numerous benefits to. All Canadian residential construction contained the non-wood equivalent of BBF of lumber, mostly from decks, siding and trim.
Wood panels have a potential MMSF gain primarily Author: Craig Adair, David B. McKeever. As energy codes become more strict, builders and designers are seeking options for energy-efficient construction that maintain strength, durability, sustainability, and cost.
Using Wood for Sustainable Design + Construction Wood is a historic, classic, and durable building material that has leant longevity, aesthetics, and a natural flair to buildings for. Energy Efficient Building: Even as technological innovation creates new construction possibilities, incorporating energy-efficiency into building projects can not only provide a better quality of .Energy Code Checklist for Residential Construction (This form is required for New Residential Buildings, Additions, Alterations, Repairs and other Permits as Applicable) Effective Jan.
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