wood

Utilizing wood in modular construction is a beneficial move thanks to its construction material properties. Wood is easy to shape with machinery or by hand, is biodegradable, and has low toxicity. Additionally, it is affordable and requires little effort to reuse and recycle. It is a combustible material possessing an important thermal property in that when against heat, it doesn’t expand. Moreover, it attains strength when more heat dries it out. Wood is also a handy insulator against energy loss and electricity. Structural members that are commonly used include:

• Plywood
• 2X individual pieces for floor and roof trusses and walls
• Composite panels
• Wood I-joists
• Oriented strand board (OSB)
• Glue-laminated beams