India's first wood frame house

India’s first wood frame house inaugurated in city


Mysuru, Canadian Wood, in association with Pyramid Timber Associated, Mysuru, inaugurated the country’s first ever wood frame construction (WFC) house in city. The house is constructed at Pyramid Timber Associated premises on Mysuru-Hunsur Road near Yelwal.India's first wood frame house

Wood framing is a system of framing techniques based on optimizing building materials to produce wood framed building with less materials and labour costs than conventionally framed structures.

The house is adaptable from hot and humid to extremely cold climates and is able to meet or exceed code established levels of fire safety and sound control.

Speaking about the project, Pranesh Chhibber, Country Director, Forestry Innovation Consulting India Pvt.Ltd, said, “It was our pleasure to work with Pyramid Timber Associated for this project. Wood frame construction has been the preferred choice of construction for millions of houses in Noth America. In India, we are experiencing a trend of Country Homes, Farm Houses and Villas in the second home category where wood frame technique is in demand.”

CEO of Pyramid Timber Associated Pvt.Ltd. Ali Asgar Vagh and Director, Business Development at FII India Ajay Pimple were present.