Wood

= The wood is a hard and durable natural material that is produced by processing the tree. It is a forest resource available that has been used as building material. Wood is one of the oldest building elements that men has used for the construction of homes and other buildings. Its main advantages are: it is the only recyclable and reusable material, It's easy to work with, dense and durable, is economic, holds power, it absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, reduces the passage of heat, electricity and sound, and always is a beautiful material. = = = = Wood is porous, fuel, hygroscopic and deformable by changes in atmospheric humidity, suffers chemical alterations for effects of the sun, and is attacked by fungus and insects. It is a delicate material, although today there are many effective treatments to overcome the disadvantages listed above. = = = = Currently, the wood is one of the most used construction materials because of the benefits that it causes to the environment, is used as an ecological material, its hardness, workability, physical and mechanical properties and their decorative possibilities make it a material ideal for construction. = = =