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Life Cycle Assessment
Important factors in any Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of timber would include the transport methods and distances between the forest, the sawmill, the timber merchant’s yard, the timber frame manufacturer’s factory and your site. Other important factors would include: l The timber source, whether it is locally grown or imported. l It should come from certified sustainable forestry resources. l Timber plank production, treating and drying. l Timber based sheet manufacturing processes. Use of reclaimed wood products. l Are the timber products made in a low carbon manufacturing facility? l Will the structure be assembled using removable fasteners to allow for potential reuse of the members?
