Mass timber (MT) has expanded from its European origins in the 1990s to become perhaps the most talked-about building material in the world today. Designers and project owners have been attracted to MT due to its warm, natural appearance and for wood’s we
Building codes have changed along the way, allowing larger and taller projects to use MT, both for facades and critical structural elements. With this rapid increase in popularity have come challenges. In particular, the insurance industry has been forced to consider a number of risks associated with a building made of MT in whole or in part.
“When classifying building construction, mass timber should be viewed as combustible as a wood frame project due to the exposure of the wood in the exterior and interior of the structure,”PRO CLIMA — Recently released to the market, Adhero Visto offers mass timber components with up to six weeks protection against water damage.
Maintenance and inspection will be required on a regular basis to ensure the MT components are withstanding the rigours of time.
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