The technology that is currently used for the wood-frame construction is developed and improved trough many years besides the extensive research by the National Research Council, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, industry and others. Wood-frame construction as any other building system, needs reasonable care about its design and construction so it can provide long lasting shelter, that offers comfort and safety as well. 
Well-designed and constructed, the wood-frame construction has many great characteristics: fast and easy to build and renovate; built from a renewable resource; durable; strong, light and flexible using basic tools and fasteners; a natural insulator that is easy to insulate to minimize heating and cooling costs; easily reinforced to withstand extreme wind and earthquake loads; easily tailored to the range of wind and snow loads found throughout Canada; able to meet or exceed code – established levels of fire safety and sound control; adaptable to all climates ranging from hot and humid to extremely cold climates.
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