{"id":25690,"date":"2024-06-27T16:02:55","date_gmt":"2024-06-27T14:02:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ligna.cloth.be\/?page_id=25690"},"modified":"2025-02-11T10:26:40","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T09:26:40","slug":"building-with-wood","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ligna-systems.com\/en\/building-with-wood\/","title":{"rendered":"Building with Wood – The Building Material of the Future."},"content":{"rendered":"
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<\/strong>The Future of Construction is sustainable and efficient.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

The construction industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation, and wood as a building material plays a central role in shaping the sustainable buildings of tomorrow. Climate change and resource scarcity demand new approaches in construction, and wood offers a climate-friendly solution. This natural, renewable resource impresses with its excellent CO2 balance, its positive impact on indoor climate, and its exceptional structural properties.<\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>

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\u201eWood as a building material convinces with its stability and durability while offering symbolic, health, and emotional value that we aim to share with our customers\u201c<\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>

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Our FSC-certified wood<\/strong> enables not only eco-friendly and rapid construction but also stands out for its durability, aesthetics, and cost-effectiveness.

From reducing CO2 emissions to faster construction times and meeting high fire safety standards \u2013 discover why wood is the building material of the future. Let yourself be inspired by the numerous benefits that are convincing more and more builders and architects.<\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n

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<\/strong>10 reasons why wood outperforms other building materials.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n
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Sustainability<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Wood binds CO2 in the long term and significantly reduces CO2 emissions compared to traditional materials like concrete and steel.<\/p>\n

During growth, a tree stores carbon dioxide, and this CO2 remains locked in the wood when used in construction. Additionally, processing wood generates significantly lower CO2 emissions.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n

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Health<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Healthier Living and Working with Wood<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/p>

Wood regulates humidity and creates a pleasant indoor climate. It fosters a cozy atmosphere, positively affecting heart rate and overall well-being.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n

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Statics & Building Physics<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Combining stability and flexibility<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/p>

Wood is lightweight yet strong, enabling large, column-free spans and offering flexibility in design.<\/p>\n

Our LIGNA systems timber structures allow spans of up to 70 meters and areas up to 50,000 m\u00b2, providing spacious, adaptable work environments.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u00a0Fire protection<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Safe and Predictable<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/p>

Wood provides excellent natural fire protection. In a fire, it forms a protective char layer that insulates its core and maintains structural stability.<\/p>\n

With predictable charring rates, engineered wood burns slowly and uniformly, giving time for safety measures.<\/p>\n

Glulam (BSH) has a charring rate of ~0.7 mm\/min, maintaining stability during prolonged exposure. Our “Prime” standard ensures full load capacity for up to 30 minutes under fire (F30).<\/p>\n

Our glulam meets F30, F60, and even F90 standards (according to German industrial regulations).<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n

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Construction time<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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The high degree of prefabrication allows quick construction. Pre-made elements are easily assembled, significantly reducing construction time and allowing other trades to begin immediately.<\/p>\n

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Durability<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Building for longevity<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/p>

Properly treated, wood is resistant to weather and chemical exposure. Unlike concrete and steel, it withstands chlorides, salts, and carbonates. Many historical wooden structures have lasted centuries, proving its remarkable durability.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Discover why wood has a surprisingly long lifespan<\/em><\/p>\n\n

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Aesthetics<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Natural beauty with versatility<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/p>

Wood offers a warm, natural look with limitless design possibilities. Different wood types and finishes create unique, harmonious designs.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n

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Cost-efficiency<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Wooden construction projects are cost-efficient throughout their entire lifecycle \u2013 from production to use and reuse.<\/p>\n

The high degree of prefabrication shortens construction time and reduces costs. Thanks to the excellent insulating properties and durability of wood, operating costs are also low, as less energy, maintenance, and upkeep are required.<\/p>\n

Wooden structures are lighter than concrete or steel constructions, leading to lower foundation requirements, reduced transportation costs, and fewer emissions. In comparison, concrete with the same load-bearing capacity is five times heavier, resulting in significantly higher transportation costs.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n

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Energy efficiency<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Wood naturally insulates, reducing energy consumption. It can be efficiently combined with modern insulation methods, enhancing overall building energy efficiency.<\/p>\n

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Wooden buildings can be easily dismantled, and the materials can be reused. Wood is a circular material that can be recycled at the end of its lifespan without harming the environment.<\/p>\n

While other products create disposal issues during the planning or production stages, wood can be reused without further energy-intensive processing. Wood is part of the natural cycle and can therefore be disposed of much more environmentally friendly than materials like steel or concrete.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Timber construction projects are cost-efficient throughout their entire lifecycle.
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1 ton of co2 in 1 cubic meter of wood. How does it work?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

1 cubic meter of wood weighs approximately 500 kilograms. Half of the wood is carbon, meaning that 250 kilograms of carbon are contained in 1 cubic meter of wood. When carbon is converted into co2 (oxidized), 1 kilogram of carbon produces approximately 3.67 kilograms of co2. Therefore, 250 kilograms of carbon yield 917 kilograms of co2. This explains how roughly 1 ton of co2 is stored in 1 cubic meter of wood. (calculation: Arno Fr\u00fchwald, University of Hamburg). \u2192 a 100 cubic meter hall stores around 85 tons of co2 over a 50-year usage period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We embrace sustainability. Our future in focus.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

At LIGNA systems, we always consider the entire product lifecycle, ensuring it is as sustainable as possible: from the growing tree to the recycled hall. We place great emphasis on integrating sustainable products and processes throughout our value chain.<\/p>\n\n

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Read how LIGNA systems lives sustainability<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n

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Frequently asked questions<\/h3>

Do you still have questions? Don’t hesitate to contact us directly. We support you in realizing sustainable and innovative construction projects.<\/p>

Whether you’re a construction partner, general contractor, or private developer, here you\u2019ll find answers to frequently asked questions about planning and building with wood, especially in the area of truss and solid wood beams for timber halls.<\/p>

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General information about building with wood<\/h4>\n