What are the main characteristics of the wood fiber used in construction?

In the field of insulating materials in recent years, is taking a massive movement for research of ecological building materials and healthy. The glass wool and rock wool, which have long been used, have been labeled as toxic (due to their fine dust that have been considered to be carcinogenic). One of the materials which meet these conditions, but that is also an excellent insulator is the wood fiber and the best construction companies are organizing.

The panels of wood fiber are mainly made of pine and fir. The production process is very particular. The wood is treated in special machines that work on thermo-mechanical processes and grind very fine fibers in the material. While immediately after pressing, which compacts the fibers and gives stability to the panels. After drying, to give greater compactness to the material, alum is added that allows the escape of natural resins from the wood.

L 'entire process is constituted by a processing of natural raw material and does not involve addition of chemical agents. Additions that are sometimes carried out during processing depends on the intended usage of the panels you will have to do. For example, to make the panels more moisture resistant substances are added as the surrogate of bitumen, wax or latex.

Since these panels made entirely of wood, and are completely recyclable waste will not damage or pollute the environment.

The application of these materials, in the construction sector, is very wide. Let's see some advantages and some insulating characteristics:

THERMAL INSULATION

A characteristic of the wood fiber is that it prevents heat to escape too quickly to the outside. This performance, scientifically, is explained by the fact that its coefficient of thermal conductivity is very high and therefore allows effective isolation. The summer insulation is guaranteed by the density of the wood fibers, which are structured in such a way to withstand the heat almost double compared to the glass wool.

ACOUSTIC INSULATION

The high density of the wood fibers gives excellent particularities of soundproofing.

GOOD MOISTURE CONTROL '

Permeable to water vapor, helps regulate the humidity in your home. Are thus avoided the damaging effects of condensation.

OTHER FEATURES

It can be applied easily.

And 'recyclable and environmentally friendly.

It performs well against fire.

In conclusion, the wood fiber, not only is a good thermal and sound but guarantees environmental friendliness and well-being of the person and of the house.

 

20/07/2011

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Source:

Italian version of CercaGeometra.it

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