This article analyses the fire behaviour of solid timber and glued laminated timber (glulam) structures, highlighting the main thermochemical mechanisms involved, the formation of the charred layer, the loss of load-bearing cross-section and the residual load-bearing capacity.
There is a quiet yet profound shift taking place in how we think about our homes. More than just a shelter, the space we live in has become an extension of our well-being, our choices, and even our personal values.
In issue nº 187 of the Casas de Portugal magazine, we find an extensive photo reportage of a rusticasa® built several decades ago. Set on an Alentejo estate, on the edge of a lake and...
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