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Key Issues
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Wood has many attributes that make it an obvious choice for green building. more |
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When the International Building Code (IBC) was introduced in 2000, it gave design and building professionals a much greater range of options for wood-frame commercial buildings.more |
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History has shown that wood structures can deliver decades and, in fact, centuries of reliable service.more |
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Wood building systems have several characteristics that allow wood-frame buildings to perform well in earthquakes.more |
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While no building is completely fireproof, construction materials and systems can make a building fire safe.more |
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Wood has inherent characteristics, such as its light weight and flexibility, which make it an ideal material in areas prone to high winds.more |
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Wood can be used in many types of non-residential buildings, from repetitive single-story structures to multi-story offices and schools, industrial facilities, large arenas and more.more |
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