The new report, Whole Life Carbon Assessment of Homes, concludes that using sustainably sourced timber panelised modern methods of construction (MMC) rather than masonry products in building new homes can reduce carbon impact. On a whole life carbon basis, the study predicts that up to 5t CO2e per 4-bed dwelling, […]
Timber
Timber shortage looming without surge in UK tree planting
Supplies of timber for garden sheds, housebuilding and garden decking could run short in the coming years unless the UK dramatically increases the pace at which new trees are planted, the forestry sector has warned. The UK currently imports around 80 per cent of the wood it needs, and that […]