Material intelligence
Every species, quantified and contextualised.
Mechanical data, durability classification, ageing behaviour, fire performance and carbon — plus what the engine would actually recommend.
Norway Spruce
Picea abies
- Density
- 450 kg/m³
- Durability
- DC 4 (slightly durable)
- Service life
- 10–20 yrs treated, 5–10 untreated exposed
- Cost index
- 38
Siberian Larch
Larix sibirica
- Density
- 590 kg/m³
- Durability
- DC 3 (moderately durable)
- Service life
- 25–40 yrs façade
- Cost index
- 58
Western Red Cedar
Thuja plicata
- Density
- 370 kg/m³
- Durability
- DC 2 (durable)
- Service life
- 40–60 yrs façade
- Cost index
- 100
Thermally Modified Ash
Fraxinus excelsior (TMT)
- Density
- 620 kg/m³
- Durability
- DC 1–2 after modification
- Service life
- 30–50 yrs façade
- Cost index
- 86
European Oak
Quercus robur
- Density
- 720 kg/m³
- Durability
- DC 2 (durable)
- Service life
- 40–70 yrs façade
- Cost index
- 118
Acetylated Radiata Pine
Pinus radiata (acetylated)
- Density
- 510 kg/m³
- Durability
- DC 1 (very durable)
- Service life
- 50 yrs above ground, 25 in ground
- Cost index
- 132