A new industry forum to raise the profile of using engineered timber products for construction projects, has been launched by the Timber Trade Federation (TTF).
The TTF’s head of external affairs, David Hopkins, explained that more and more developers are seeing the benefits of using timber beams, wood panels and other prefabricated wood products in their construction projects.
Now, the TTF’s Engineered Timber Products Forum intends to help develop the understanding and acceptance of using timber products in construction projects, by providing a platform for members to discuss the issues.
As well as often being cheaper than using alternatives like steel and bricks, it is also a low-carbon option as sustainable forestry helps to reduce the amount of carbon in the atmosphere. Mr Hopkins explained that many developers are now looking for materials that reflect the ‘low cost, low carbon’ mantra and timber panel products, such as Caberboard P5 and Sterling OSB3 meets this demand.
Another benefit, claimed Hopkins, is the fact that the timber panels and beams are delivered already engineered in a factory, helping to reduce the amount of work that needs to be done on site.
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