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Why should we use wood?
Although the research and development of timber is low and the technical backing
and lack of expertise within individual organisations is very poor, wood should
be our number 1 choice for construction.
Timber is a very flexible versatile material and is widely accepted within
the construction industry, log building, framing, structural, cladding, flooring,
with high strength to weight ratios and vast durable qualitys with outstanding
environmental benefits.
We keep on using materials that are widely accepted in construction, the largest
of which is concrete. Environmentaly concrete has a high energy usage with
high CO2 in production, a very low usage of recycled materials, concrete is
non renewable, but yet in our times of global warming will still use it as
a major material source within domestic housing. The material can be slow to
construct with, it can be cold and unappealing, weather tempertures and conditions
have a bearing on the build with high energy costs to heat building in colder
climates.
Studies into our levels of consumption and pollution reveal that as a global
society we are living beyond the regenerative capacity of our planet, if everyone
lived as we live in the UK we would need three planets, living unsustainably
is resulting in the degradation of our inviroment and human wellbeing.
Over all change is needed we need to learn more about the advantages, quality,
beauty and warmth that wood has to offer, most of all its the best enviromental
choice.
Russia and many of the Baltic States have been producing timber buildings for
centuries, many of which are still standing today. They can’t all be wrong!!!
Timber is a natural source of insulation which helps to keep a constant
temperature within the building and reduce the need for high energy consuming
heating systems. Couple that with solar heating and ‘go green’.
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Keycraft Log Homes source and supply log homes in Nottingham, the Midlands and across the UK.
Larger log buildings are sources from Europe and smaller structures are supplied by Ludguard.
Keycraft Log Homes have a range of standard buildings as well offices and garden buildings and cabins. All designs can be adapted to personal taste and bespoke log homes can be produced to your specifications.
As building control in the UK differs from many other parts of the world
the main body of the building is sourced from abroad and other materials
such as doors, windows, roofing, insulation etc is sourced from the UK ensuring
that our buildings comply.
Don’t confuse our homes with ordinary “ log cabin” type
structures. The house walls are constructed entirely from solid beams manufactured
by laminating together strips of pine under intense (16 BAR) pressure to
produce the ultimate in strength, durability and longevity. Standard log
buildings use solid logs where the moisture is held in the centre of the
beam and very gradually dries out. The pressure that results causes the beam
to crack and warp, with obvious detrimental effects to the integrity of the
building. While this may be sufficient for temporary buildings, it is certainly
not acceptable for a permanent structure built to withstand the test of time.
Remember this method of construction has been developed to endure the extremes
of weather seen in Northern Europe.
Windows and doors are sourced from local manufacturers whether it be timber
or PVCu that you prefer. All windows and doors are housing grade and offer
a thermal grade c value.
The final look is a matter of taste. Internal or external wall finishes can
be added as required. The beam walls can be painted or left with a ‘natural’ look
to suit your preference and the local environment. Materials such as roofing
are also a matter of your own preference. We understand that if you are building
a home of your own, you want it to have the look and feel that suits you and
not to be dictated to by being forced to accept a manufacturers “bog
standard” appearance.