Although 70% of French homes are built with concrete, the use of wood in construction is enjoying a renaissance.
We are increasingly aware of the risks to our environment posed by global warming.
This is caused by a number of highly polluting sectors, including the building and concrete construction industry.
This sector emits far more carbon than the transport sector!
That's why we need to find new, ecological and sustainable housing solutions.
To achieve this, we need to adapt the materials we use.
What could be better than to use wood in your wooden chaletproject?
Discover the 5 reasons why wood is an ideal building material.
1. Wood, a material used in construction for centuries
Wood in construction isn't just a trend, it's a real return to its roots!
In fact, it was the first material used by man to build a home.
It was also used extensively by the Greeks and Romans in Antiquity, notably in the construction of large villas.
It was also during this period that carpentry and construction know-how developed.
It was particularly in the Middle Ages that this material reached its apogee.
Used in art, furniture construction and home heating, it was also used extensively in timber-frame construction of important buildings such as castles and churches.
Subsequently, the use of wood declined in favor of new materials.
Fortunately, this material with its many advantages is now enjoying a renaissance.
Why not perpetuate this tradition, and install a wooden studio in your garden?
2. Building a wooden house: a combination of strength and durability
Used in construction, wood is perfectly durable and resistant.
Larch, for example, is a rot-proof wood that won't rot even when exposed to high humidity.
It is naturally resistant to insect and fungal attack.
Properly treated, the lifespan of a wooden house is priceless, but what's certain is that it's guaranteed to last for generations.
Discover our tips on how to maintain the wood in your Tiny House.
3. Wood, an environmentally-friendly material for your home
The building and construction industry has long been accustomed to using mixtures of materials that have a negative impact on the environment.
Wood, on the other hand, is the perfect ecological solution. Storing up to 60% of CO2, it guarantees safe, ecological and low-consumption construction.
Thanks to its insulation advantages, wooden houses consume very little energy.
FSC or PEFC certified, it ensures sustainable management of our forests.
4. Wood, a natural insulator for your Tiny House
Thanks to wood, you can say goodbye to unhealthy insulation materials like polystyrene.
In fact, wood is a perfect natural insulator, both acoustically and thermally.
Framing and cladding combined with wood fiber keep temperatures cool in summer and warm in winter.
Not only does this insulation solution not harm your health, it's also very environmentally friendly.
The quality of the air in your home is perfectly assured, and your tiny house or
garden studio is habitable all year round!
5. Wood, a noble, warm and pleasant material for your home
Above all, it's a noble construction solution that offers a host of possibilities!
Whether for cladding, framing or fittings, wood gives your home a warm, inviting look both inside and out.
The aesthetics of your home can be enhanced by the species you choose.
Heat-treated ash in caramel-brown tones gives your home a cosy look.
Larch has a light, natural wood appearance.
Finally, the prestigious red cedar with its slightly reddish tones will give your wooden home a unique design.
