So many virtues!
Conventional solid wood frame buildings are efficient, long-lasting, and rich in architectural heritage. Magnificent and durable, they offer exceptional construction quality for houses, commercial buildings, barns, pavilions, bridges, and many other types of projects. Discover the many virtues of this age-old technique that fuel our passion for it.
Energy efficiency
Exceptional energy savings can be achieved while obtaining unrivaled thermal comfort. The ecological nature of these buildings can be optimized through sustainable forestry or the use of recycled wood. If you wish, we would be happy to harvest wood for your building project directly from your land.
Sustainable development
Using wood as a building material is an eco-friendly gesture. Wood is the only material that results in a healthier environment, and does not damage it. Wood framing is a sustainable solution that withstands time remarkably well. At the heart of PL Charpenterie is the desire to create high-quality houses built from wood from [HM4] sustainably managed forests.
Flexibility of interior layout
Conventional solid wood framing is remarkably flexible when it comes to design. Houses built using this technique have a strong exterior shell that makes it easy to personalize the interior wall layout. In fact, no interior walls are required to maintain the structure’s shape. This enables large open spaces to be created, increasing the scope of the living space. The structure’s solidity also expands potential window space.
Structurally sound and durable
These types of buildings are twice as durable as non-conventional structures and are well-known for their ability to bear significant loads, due to the combined use of solid wood and of tenon and mortise joints. They are also fire-resistant because of heavy timber’s inherent resistance.
Craftsmanship
Of course, one of the great benefits of wood houses built using conventional framing techniques is their charm. The beauty of solid wood combined with the talented craftsmanship of joining spark an emotional relationship between the building and those who have the pleasure of owning it. Beyond emotions however, the meticulous craftsmanship that goes into the building assures unrivalled quality control, unlike that of commercial or industrial production.
Heritage
Of European and North American inspiration, solid wood frame structures are compatible with all architectural styles: traditional or contemporary.