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Originally Posted by Muta
Which jurisdictions are those? This is an increasingly popular material being used across the country that, while a relatively new material to the residential sector outside of BC and Quebec, it's not 'not approved'; building codes across the country have been fast-adapting to its implementation and use. This is a product that has been used extensively, and consistently increasingly, in the educational, institutional, cultural, transportation, and commercial sectors for years.
Is mass timber the next big thing in cheaper, greener construction? More provinces are saying yes
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calga...-yes-1.7213165
Ontario is also modifying the building code to increase wood construction up to 18 stories now (up from 12 in 2020).
Ontario Expanding Mass Timber Construction Up to 18 Storeys
Mass timber expansion will help build more homes and support Ontario’s forestry sector
https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1...-to-18-storeys |
It’s also been in the national building code since the 2020 edition. And the country is in the process of code harmonization (by law) to eliminate most of the variances between what’s allowed in different provinces.
Nice to be well on the inside and “know” when one of these generalized nonsense claims gets made for once. Clearly has zero idea what they are even commenting on.