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−	Wood has been used in construction for thousands of years and is still one of the most widely used building materials. Certain properties of wood can be complex in terms of use for construction, but despite this, engineers have successfully harnessed this natural resource to build a variety of structures. From houses to boats and other shelters, as well as furniture and ~~decor~~, the construction industry has exploited the potential of wood to the fullest~~. Wood cn also be used to fashion multiple items, such as chairs, tables etc. It is not only a tool just for building houses and stuff~~.	+	Wood has been used in construction for thousands of years and is still one of the most widely used building materials. Certain properties of wood can be complex in terms of use for construction, but despite this, engineers have successfully harnessed this natural resource to build a variety of structures. From houses to boats and other shelters, as well as furniture and décor, the construction industry has exploited the potential of wood to the fullest.

	Wood is favoured as a material because of the wide variety of properties depending on type. It is readily available and economically competitive, as well as being extremely strong in relation to its weight.		Wood is favoured as a material because of the wide variety of properties depending on type. It is readily available and economically competitive, as well as being extremely strong in relation to its weight.

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−	Wood has been used in construction for thousands of years and is still one of the most widely used building materials. Certain properties of wood can be complex in terms of use for construction, but despite this, engineers have successfully harnessed this natural resource to build a variety of structures. From houses to boats and other shelters, as well as furniture and decor, the construction industry has exploited the potential of wood to the fullest.	+	Wood has been used in construction for thousands of years and is still one of the most widely used building materials. Certain properties of wood can be complex in terms of use for construction, but despite this, engineers have successfully harnessed this natural resource to build a variety of structures. From houses to boats and other shelters, as well as furniture and decor, the construction industry has exploited the potential of wood to the fullest. Wood cn also be used to fashion multiple items, such as chairs, tables etc. It is not only a tool just for building houses and stuff.

	Wood is favoured as a material because of the wide variety of properties depending on type. It is readily available and economically competitive, as well as being extremely strong in relation to its weight.		Wood is favoured as a material because of the wide variety of properties depending on type. It is readily available and economically competitive, as well as being extremely strong in relation to its weight.
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−	Wood has been used in construction for thousands of years and is still one of the most widely used building materials. Certain properties of wood can be complex in terms of use for construction, but despite this, engineers have successfully harnessed this natural resource to build a variety of structures. From houses to boats and other shelters, as well as furniture and ~~décor~~, the construction industry has exploited the potential of wood to the fullest.	+	Wood has been used in construction for thousands of years and is still one of the most widely used building materials. Certain properties of wood can be complex in terms of use for construction, but despite this, engineers have successfully harnessed this natural resource to build a variety of structures. From houses to boats and other shelters, as well as furniture and decor, the construction industry has exploited the potential of wood to the fullest.

	Wood is favoured as a material because of the wide variety of properties depending on type. It is readily available and economically competitive, as well as being extremely strong in relation to its weight.		Wood is favoured as a material because of the wide variety of properties depending on type. It is readily available and economically competitive, as well as being extremely strong in relation to its weight.
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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

−	11 things you didn't know about wood.	+	* 11 things you didn't know about wood.
		+	* Birch wood.
		+	* Carpentry.
		+	* Cedar.
		+	* Chain of custody.
		+	* European Union Timber Regulation.
		+	* Forest Stewardship Council.
		+	* Glulam.
		+	* Hardwood.
		+	* Lime wood.
		+	* Physical Properties of Wood.
		+	* Plywood.
		+	* Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification.
		+	* Properties of mahogany.
		+	* Recognising wood rot and insect damage in buildings.
		+	* Softwood.
		+	* Testing timber.
		+	* The differences between hardwood and softwood.
		+	* Timber vs wood.
		+	* Types of timber.

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−	~~Carpentry.~~	+
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−	~~Cedar.~~	+
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−	~~Chain of custody.~~	+
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−	~~European Union Timber Regulation.~~	+
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−	~~Forest Stewardship Council.~~	+
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−	~~Glulam.~~	+
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−	~~Hardwood.~~	+
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−	~~Lime wood.~~	+
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−	~~Physical Properties of Wood.~~	+
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−	~~Plywood.~~	+
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−	~~Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification.~~	+
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−	~~Properties of mahogany.~~	+
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−	~~Recognising wood rot and insect damage in buildings.~~	+
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−	~~Softwood.~~	+
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−	~~Testing timber.~~	+
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−	~~The differences between hardwood and softwood.~~	+
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−	~~Timber vs wood.~~	+
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−	~~Types of timber.~~	+
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−	Benefits of wood	+	= Benefits of wood =

−	Wood is ~~an excellent candidate for construction due to its many benefits. It is used extensively in construction because it is a~~ renewable when responsibly ~~sources~~. It is naturally grown and contributes to [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Greenhouse_gases the removal of greenhouse gases], generally helping an environmental movement in construction. It is one factor helping the industry maintain sustainable development, as well as being durable, reusable, recyclable ~~and acoustically insulating. Some other benefits include:~~	+	Wood is 'renewable' when responsibly sourced. It is durable, reusable and recyclable

		+	Some other benefits include:

−		+	* Thermal insulation.
−	* ~~Timber has very little energy loss due to its porous structure being full of air~~.	+	* Acoustic insulation.
−	* ~~Thermal and [https://www~~.~~designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Sound_absorption Acoustic Insulator]~~	+	* Adaptability.
−	* Adaptability	+	* Health benefits due its subjective comfort.
−	* Health benefits due its subjective comfort	+	* Structural stability.
−	* Structural ~~Stability and easy manufacturing~~	+	* Easy of manufacturing.
−	* ~~Many environmental advantages, For example, reduction~~ of ~~co2 emissions~~	+	* Strengthens rural development and industry.
−	* Timber and wood furniture manufacturing ~~employs a huge amount of people and registered companies~~.	+
−	* Strengthens rural development and industry	+
	* Better fire resistance due to low thermal conductivity		* Better fire resistance due to low thermal conductivity
−	* Interior design benefits

		+	--[[User:Heritage_Builders_Ltd\|Heritage Builders Ltd]] 11:13, 16 Jun 2017 (BST)

		+	= Find out more =

−	~~--[[User:Heritage_Builders_Ltd\|Heritage Builders Ltd]]~~ 11~~:13, 16 Jun 2017 (BST)~~	+	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
		+
		+	11 things you didn't know about wood.
		+
		+	Birch wood.
		+
		+	Carpentry.
		+
		+	Cedar.
		+
		+	Chain of custody.
		+
		+	European Union Timber Regulation.
		+
		+	Forest Stewardship Council.
		+
		+	Glulam.
		+
		+	Hardwood.
		+
		+	Lime wood.
		+
		+	Physical Properties of Wood.
		+
		+	Plywood.
		+
		+	Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification.
		+
		+	Properties of mahogany.
		+
		+	Recognising wood rot and insect damage in buildings.
		+
		+	Softwood.
		+
		+	Testing timber.
		+
		+	The differences between hardwood and softwood.
		+
		+	Timber vs wood.
		+
		+	Types of timber.

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	Pieces of wood over the lumber dimensions, regardless of length are timber, although any timber pieces that are more than eight inches wide and eight inches thick are called beams. As timber is usually larger in dimension it is used for the frames of structures in buildings [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Bridges_of_the_world and bridges], as well as being used in substantial amounts for railroad ties, mine shaft support and crossbeams on utility poles.		Pieces of wood over the lumber dimensions, regardless of length are timber, although any timber pieces that are more than eight inches wide and eight inches thick are called beams. As timber is usually larger in dimension it is used for the frames of structures in buildings [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Bridges_of_the_world and bridges], as well as being used in substantial amounts for railroad ties, mine shaft support and crossbeams on utility poles.

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Introduction

Wood has been used in construction for thousands of years and Is still one of the most widely used building materials to this day. Certain properties of wood can be complex in terms of [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Deleterious_materials_in_construction use for construction], but despite this challenge, [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Engineer_for_construction engineers] have successfully harnessed the perfect way to utilise this natural source to build a variety of structures. From houses to boats and other shelters, as well as furniture and décor, Industry has exploited the potential of wood to the fullest.décor, Industry has exploited the potential of wood to the fullest.

Wood is favoured as a material in the construction industry because of the wide variety of properties belonging to it depending on type. It is readily available and economically feasible, as well as extremely strong in relation to its weight. Which is perfect for use in construction.

[[File:Builderswiki1.jpg]]

Types and Uses of Construction Wood

Wood is classed in two categories of Hardwood and Softwood. Hardwood is considered to be heavier and denser than softwood and is usually utilised for construction of walls, ceilings and [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Types_of_flooring floors.] The highest possible grade of hardwood lumber contains 83% usable material on one face and is suitable for high quality furnishings, solid wood mouldings and interior joinery.

Softwoods are generally used to make more of the inner structures to the frame of hardwoods, such as doors and window frames. It is also used to produce furniture.

The words ‘lumber’ and [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Timber_vs_wood ‘timber’] are often used to refer to wood used specifically in construction work, however there is debate as to which terms should apply to different scenarios. As a rule of thumb, wood which is smaller than five inches wide by five inches thick is referred to [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Laminated_veneer_lumber_LVL as lumber.] These pieces are usually machine-planed and sawn for certain dimensions primarily being used in residential construction.

Pieces of wood over the lumber dimensions, regardless of length are timber, although any timber pieces that are more than eight inches wide and eight inches thick are called beams. As timber is usually larger in dimension it is used for the frames of structures in buildings [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Bridges_of_the_world and bridges], as well as being used in substantial amounts for railroad ties, mine shaft support and crossbeams on utility poles.

[[File:Builderswiki2.jpg]]

Benefits of Wood in Construction

Wood is an excellent candidate for construction due to its many benefits. It is used extensively in construction because it is a renewable when responsibly sources. It is naturally grown and contributes to [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Greenhouse_gases the removal of greenhouse gases], generally helping an environmental movement in construction. It is one factor helping the industry maintain sustainable development, as well as being durable, reusable, recyclable and acoustically insulating. Some other benefits include:

* Timber has very little energy loss due to its porous structure being full of air.
* Thermal and [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Sound_absorption Acoustic Insulator]
* Adaptability
* Health benefits due its subjective comfort
* Structural Stability and easy manufacturing
* Many environmental advantages, For example, reduction of co2 emissions
* Timber and wood furniture manufacturing employs a huge amount of people and registered companies.
* Strengthens rural development and industry
* Better fire resistance due to low thermal conductivity
* Interior design benefits

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−	Introduction	+	= Introduction =

−	Wood has been used in construction for thousands of years and Is still one of the most widely used building materials ~~to this day~~. Certain properties of wood can be complex in terms of ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Deleterious_materials_in_construction~~ use for construction], but despite this ~~challenge~~, ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Engineer_for_construction~~ engineers] have successfully harnessed ~~the perfect way to utilise~~ this natural ~~source~~ to build a variety of structures. From houses to boats and other shelters, as well as furniture and décor, ~~Industry has exploited~~ the ~~potential of wood to the fullest.décor, Industry~~ has exploited the potential of wood to the fullest.	+	Wood has been used in construction for thousands of years and is still one of the most widely used building materials. Certain properties of wood can be complex in terms of use for construction, but despite this, engineers have successfully harnessed this natural resource to build a variety of structures. From houses to boats and other shelters, as well as furniture and décor, the construction industry has exploited the potential of wood to the fullest.

−	Wood is favoured as a material ~~in the construction industry~~ because of the wide variety of properties ~~belonging to it~~ depending on type. It is readily available and economically ~~feasible~~, as well as extremely strong in relation to its weight~~. Which is perfect for use in construction~~.	+	Wood is favoured as a material because of the wide variety of properties depending on type. It is readily available and economically competitive, as well as being extremely strong in relation to its weight.

	[[File:Builderswiki1.jpg\|link=File:Builderswiki1.jpg]]		[[File:Builderswiki1.jpg\|link=File:Builderswiki1.jpg]]

−	Types and ~~Uses of Construction Wood~~	+	= Types and uses =

−	Wood is ~~classed in two categories of Hardwood~~ and ~~Softwood~~. Hardwood is ~~considered to be~~ heavier and denser than softwood and is usually utilised for construction of walls, ceilings and [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Types_of_flooring floors.] The highest possible grade of hardwood ~~lumber~~ contains 83% usable material on one face and is suitable for high quality furnishings, solid wood mouldings and interior joinery.	+	Wood is generally classified as hardwood and softwood. Hardwood is typically heavier and denser than softwood and is usually utilised for construction of walls, ceilings and [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Types_of_flooring floors.] The highest possible grade of hardwood contains 83% usable material on one face and is suitable for high-quality furnishings, solid wood mouldings and interior joinery.

	Softwoods are generally used to make more of the inner structures to the frame of hardwoods, such as doors and window frames. It is also used to produce furniture.		Softwoods are generally used to make more of the inner structures to the frame of hardwoods, such as doors and window frames. It is also used to produce furniture.

−	The words ‘lumber’ and ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Timber_vs_wood~~ ‘timber’] are often used to refer to wood used specifically in construction work, however there is debate as to which terms should apply to different scenarios. As a rule of thumb, wood which is smaller than five inches wide by five inches thick is referred to ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Laminated_veneer_lumber_LVL~~ as lumber.] These pieces are usually machine-planed and sawn for certain dimensions primarily being used in residential construction.	+	The words ‘lumber’ and ‘timber’ are often used to refer to wood used specifically in construction work, however there is debate as to which terms should apply to different scenarios. As a rule of thumb, wood which is smaller than five inches wide by five inches thick is referred to as lumber. These pieces are usually machine-planed and sawn for certain dimensions primarily being used in residential construction.

−	Pieces of wood over the lumber dimensions, regardless of length are timber, although any timber pieces that are more than eight inches wide and eight inches thick are called beams. As timber is usually larger in dimension it is used for the frames of structures in buildings ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Bridges_of_the_world~~ and bridges], as well as being used in ~~substantial amounts for~~ railroad ties, mine shaft support and crossbeams on utility poles.	+	Pieces of wood over the lumber dimensions, regardless of length are timber, although any timber pieces that are more than eight inches wide and eight inches thick are called beams. As timber is usually larger in dimension it is used for the frames of structures in buildings and bridges, as well as being used in railroad ties, mine shaft support and crossbeams on utility poles.

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−	Benefits of ~~Wood in Construction~~	+	Benefits of wood

	Wood is an excellent candidate for construction due to its many benefits. It is used extensively in construction because it is a renewable when responsibly sources. It is naturally grown and contributes to [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Greenhouse_gases the removal of greenhouse gases], generally helping an environmental movement in construction. It is one factor helping the industry maintain sustainable development, as well as being durable, reusable, recyclable and acoustically insulating. Some other benefits include:		Wood is an excellent candidate for construction due to its many benefits. It is used extensively in construction because it is a renewable when responsibly sources. It is naturally grown and contributes to [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Greenhouse_gases the removal of greenhouse gases], generally helping an environmental movement in construction. It is one factor helping the industry maintain sustainable development, as well as being durable, reusable, recyclable and acoustically insulating. Some other benefits include:
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−	--[[User:~~Heritage Builders Ltd~~\|Heritage Builders Ltd]] 11:13, 16 Jun 2017 (BST)	+	--[[User:Heritage_Builders_Ltd\|Heritage Builders Ltd]] 11:13, 16 Jun 2017 (BST)

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