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7. Conclusion
Wood's vocation as an aerial support makes it a structural material chosen for its durability, mechanical characteristics and insulating properties, but not only that: new approaches such as the HQE label are propelling it to the forefront of the construction sector.
The drive to save non-renewable energy and the current importance of life cycle assessments will logically reinforce the role that wood will play in the next few years.
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- Building work – Construction of timber-frame buildings and houses - NF DTU 31.2 - 01-11
- Rules for using wood in construction – Visual grading for structural use of French sawn softwood and hardwood - NF B 52-001 - 08-11
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