Truly Sustainable Material
Timber is a remarkable asset, requiring only sun and water to grow, whilst continually removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere in the process.
Not only does it trap this carbon for the duration of its life, but timber requires less consumption of energy for its transport and utilisation compared to heavy concrete and steel alternatives.
Natural Beauty
The warm, gentle tones of timber, create a subtle and natural feel to our products that present an attractive and inviting space wherever they are placed. Timber products look great and as a material, timber brings with it a uniqueness and versatility, that allows for a variety of finishes and designs.
Interestingly, there is increasing research showing that the use of timber in building also has a positive effect on mental health and happiness.
Source: “wood and wellbeing”, thinkwood.com, www.thinkwood.com/benefits-of-using-wood/wood-and-well-being
Timber that works for us
Trees continually capture carbon as they grow. This carbon remains trapped for the duration of the tree’s life and remains there, even when it is harvested and used for construction. When we consider the durability of timber products, they have the phenomenal potential to store this carbon for generations. As carbon is trapped and trees replanted, a negative carbon footprint is created in the process.
“Studies show almost one tonne of carbon dioxide is absorbed for every cubic meter of timber used in construction. Timber has the lowest embodied carbon of any construction material.”
Source: “Designing In Timber”, ttf.co.uk, www.ttf.co.uk/technical/
Alongside its ability to trap carbon for a significant number of years, timber is hardwearing and simple to work with.
“The combination of timber’s environmental credentials and performance characteristics offers perhaps greatest promise in construction.” – Wood. Building the bioeconomy.”
Source: Wood – Building the Bio – Economy”, woodcampus.co.uk, www.woodcampus.co.uk/tackle-climate-change-use-wood/
