Timber — definition?
Wood used in construction.
Timber — renewable?,
Yes, sustainable and eco-friendly.
Disassembly — role?
Facilitates reuse and salvage.
CLT — layered panels?,
Yes, with high strength and fire resistance.
Cross Laminated Timber — function?
Engineered panel with layered lamellae.
Charcoal — production method?
Carbonized timber via heating without oxygen.
Timber moisture — effect?
Impacts durability and insulation.
Intumescent — fire protection?
Swells under heat to improve fire resistance.
Timber — carbon footprint?
Lower than steel or concrete.
Seismic stability — design feature?
Tension rods to improve stability.
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1. What is a primary benefit of using Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) in modern construction?
2. What is a primary environmental benefit of timber as a construction material?
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