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Advantages
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Advantages of frame houses: - The case is built in 2 weeks; the remaining time is taken by finishing operations; - The insulating properties of a 150 mm thick frame-house wall correspond to those of a 0.60 m thick brick one; - This design provides stable thermal characteristics of the house at any time of year: during very low temperatures, this house remains warm for a long time: in case of heating deactivation, the indoors temperature decreases by an average of 2 degrees per day; - In hot weather, the house feels cool and comfortable; - In case of a frame house, the problems related to the slumping of the walls are eliminated; - Construction of a frame house of 250 sq.m. takes 4 weeks, while construction of a brick one, 8 months; - Lightweight foundation; - High performance indicators; - Feasilibilty of work in the wintertime; - High rates of energy efficiency.
The advantage of the selecting timber: - Timber is optimal for construction of frame buildings: its main principle is ease and securety. - Timber is energy-efficient. Manufacturing of a metal beam of the similar size required 9 times as much energy; and manufacturing of a similar concrete beam, 3 times as much energy. - Timber is the best thermal insulator. For example, the insulation characteristics of metal (which is currently so popular in production of truss structures) are 413 as little as those of timber. - Timber is a renewable resource. When the trees grow, they produce oxygen, which is necessary for people. When they are cut down, they are practically entirely used. Instead of the 100 fell trees, 137 are planted, which not only maintains a balance in the nature, but also creates an additional forest reserve. When using steel, concrete, or aluminum, on the other hand, we only consume resources and pollute the environment. - Timber allows for creation of almost any architectural shape in the shortest time and at the lowest cost.
- Timber is fire-proof. That is right. Contrary to the popular belief, the timber treated with flame retardants can hold the load of the building during a fire for 1 hour. - Timber is environmentally perfect. This natural material can breathe, thus creating the best indoors climate possible. - Timber is elastic, and nail connection best compensates for seismic movements. Wooden construction is the safest one for residence in the areas of terrestrial activity. - Timber is easy to install: simply tighten a screw or drive in a nail - and what you get is a great strong connection. - Timber allows for construction all year round.
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