Wooden houses are a more ecological and economic alternative than homes made of traditional brick and concrete. ... These wooden homes are made from natural, non-petroleum materials that are recyclable and biodegradable and are also considered 'ecological'
Wood does not act as a thermal bridge, but as insulation, therefore keeping the house cool in the summer and warm in the winter, which makes it a much more sustainable construction house. Savings have been calculated to be between 50% and 60% per year in heating and air conditioning.
Every year more and more people choose to live in the countryside. This tendency is a result of fast development of live in the city. The development of the society in all senses brings harmful change into the state of the environment. All this explains the growing tendency to settle down closer to the nature, as well as the common use of energy-saving methods. Construction of eco-homes is other modern tendency, which can’t be fulfilled without implementation of energy-saving technologies. In general, low-energy wood home should be constructed in the way, so that it performs an independent power system. This house should require a little or, ideally, does not require any expenditure on heating of the house. It should also maintain a comfortable temperature for permanent stay in it. According to the philosophy of low-energy glulam house, it should be heated by the warmth of human body and the heat that household equipment produces.
In order for something to catch fire, it requires the so called magical triangle – three main components. The first component is the fuel – in this particular discussion it is the wood itself. The second component is oxygen or oxidant that enables the burning of a flame. The last component is a source of ignition, which can be anything from a candle in a Christmas tree to a fault in an electric installation. We encounter the combination of the first two components every day. The only thing short from a fire is that one burning match or that thoughtless action. An important factor for fire-safety of wood is its moisture levels. Wood absorbs moisture from the surrounding environment and it releases the moisture in the environment. Wood is never completely dry. This unique property of wood is a beneficial factor for fire-safety.
