Raf De Preter speaks out on the future-proofing of timber construction

05.11.2025
How circular, innovative and future-proof is timber construction?
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Podcast

Houtconnect put this three-part question to Thomas Vertommen from Ecohuis, Steven Paulussen from Houthandel Paulussen and colleague Raf De Preter. Fire safety and the moisture behaviour of wooden structures are also discussed in detail.

Raf is our façade expert. He is well versed in the technical aspects of façades, roofs and underground structures. He loves to sink his teeth into complex details, both in the design and implementation phases.

Driven by his passion, he assists his colleagues with tangible advice tailored to their projects and enjoys contributing ideas for sustainable solutions that are both feasible and make a difference for our future.

With thanks to Steven Paulussen for the lovely compliment: ‘Raf is such an expert that you would set up a podcast just to hear him speak.’ No arguments there

You can listen to how the conversation went here.

Do you have a specific question or particular challenge?

Raf is keen to hear about your aspirations for a new project or the preservation of what already exists.