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INTRODUCTION
This article opens a documentary series on wood construction, presenting wood construction in its entirety, from the origins of the timber industry to its technical evolution. Wood is the most natural and ancient of building materials, and has survived the ages with ease, as evidenced by the many centuries-old structures we see today. This article takes a look at the current state of wood construction in France, which has been growing steadily since the twentieth century, before discussing its many advantages - ecological, economical, comfortable and architectural - which enable it to easily meet the requirements of the RT2012 thermal regulations. The five construction principles are reviewed, and the materials used in timber construction are then described, along with their specific features and performance. Other, more targeted articles focus specifically on structure, framework, finishing, exterior skin, structural materials and panels, to address the more technical aspects of timber construction and provide concrete support for the construction industry.
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Websites
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Standards and norms
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- Panneaux de fibres de bois, définition, classification et symboles - NF EN 316 -
- Particleboard – Requirements - NF EN 312 -
- Durability of wood and wood-based materials – Defining use classes: part 1: general information - NF EN 335-1 -
- Durability of wood and wood-based materials...
RT 2012 thermal regulations
Decree no. 2010-1269 of October 26, 2010 on the thermal characteristics and energy performance of buildings
Decree no. 2011-544 of May 18, 2011 on certificates of compliance with thermal regulations and the completion of a feasibility study on energy supplies for new buildings or new parts of buildings.
Decree no. 2012-1530 of December 28, 2012 on the thermal...
Unified Technical Documents
NF DTU 51.1 – Nail-down parquet installation
NF DTU 51.2 – Parquets – Laying glue-down parquets
NF DTU 51.3 – Floors made of wood or wood-based panels
NF DTU 25-41 – Gypsum board structures
NF DTU 31-1 – Building work – Timber frames and staircases
NF DTU 31.2 – Construction of timber-frame...
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