In a recent blog post, the STA has called for more collaboration between the construction and insurance industries to facilitate further adoption of structural timber as a cost-effective solution to achieve the demand for construction to reduce its carbon footprint.
Structural timber, including Structural Insulated Panels (SIP) is thought to be an essential material for achieving the construction industry’s net zero goals. However, insurance companies are typically hesitant when it comes to insuring building structures other than traditional brick and mortar or concrete buildings.
Read more on this from the STA by following this link: https://www.structuraltimber.co.uk/news/structural-timber-news/greater-use-of-timber-calls-for-pragmatism-to-keep-insurers-happy/