**3.4 Is engineered wood a natural material? Is it environmentally friendly?**

Therefore, engineered wood is not a material that is born naturally, but because the base material of the tree is used for its production, it can be considered environmentally friendly. However, it should be said that as a raw material, using traditional wood is better, and using engineered wood should only be done if the project requirements support it. Also, for the long-term sustainability of the environment, it is necessary to ensure the restorative materials used for engineered wood, which usually consist of chemical resins [36].
