Course info

Even as the use of wood is expanding, one significant characteristic of wood buildings is often underestimated: their durability. When designed to mitigate moisture, insect damage, and local climate impacts, wood buildings stand the test of time. And beyond their physical properties, wood can elicit positive innate responses related to aesthetics and comfort that lead occupants to value those environments for generations.

By the end of the course, you should be able to do the following:

• Analyze factors contributing to the long-term durability of wood buildings.
• Implement effective design strategies for controlling moisture in wood buildings.
• Discuss comprehensive approaches for protecting wood buildings from insect damage.
• Determine effective quality control measures that will have significant positive long-term impact on building durability.