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Wood Benefits

Overview

Wood has withstood the test of time. For thousands of years, the world has relied on wood as a reliable and sustainable building material.

Today, 90 percent of all new homes in Canada are built from wood. Increasingly, architects and engineers around the world are specifying British Columbia wood products to create high quality, design rich, and environmentally sustainable wood structures.

In fact, wood is the best environmental choice for structures of all types — community centres, offices, recreational buildings and much more. Wood buildings require less energy and produce fewer environmental impacts. Wood is a natural, abundant and renewable resource. Responsible forest management practices ensure that Canada’s supply of wood is not only sustained but also increasing.

There is virtually no waste during the manufacturing process of wood, and advanced wood construction technology ensures that wood structures are safe and reliable.

Wood is more than a building material. Because it is easy to work with, strong and lightweight, it is the preferred material for countless manufactured products from furniture and fencing to musical instruments, boats and boxes.

Over the centuries, artists have chosen wood to create cultural, social and religious expression. Craftspeople have chosen wood to decorate living, working and gathering spaces. By taking advantage of its warmth and durability, wood continues to enhance the life of communities throughout the world.

Performance of Wood

Wood is strong, durable, affordable and incredibly beautiful. Modern wood construction uses the latest technology for safe and comfortable living and working spaces.