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6 Reasons You Should Choose Structural Timber for Your Construction Project
Tim Graham
If you want a building that will stand the test of time, you should consider using timber products. Structural timber has the necessary strength and resilience and still offers unique advantages over other building materials like concrete and steel. Not only does it offer a remarkable level of durability, but if used in the interior of a building, it also produces an aesthetic warmth that is absent from other building materials.
Here are 6 reasons you should choose structural timber for your construction project.
It Is Completely Natural
Timber is one of the few natural materials that can be used in construction. This means that generally, it is non-toxic. It will not leak any chemicals or chemical vapour into the building. In addition, it is safe to touch and handle, and it ages naturally.
Timber Is Ecological and Sustainable
People have used timber in construction for thousands of years. It's truly a renewable building material. Today, timber is grown much quicker than it used to be, with many timber-supplying countries having policies to ensure they re-grow more timber than they fell. If they continue to grow more trees to replace those that are harvested, construction timber will continue to be available.
Stores Carbon
Just like trees that are still growing, timber continues to store the carbon it draws from the atmosphere, reducing the greenhouse effect. As long as the house stands or as long as the timber is being used, the carbon will remain in the timber.
It Takes Low Production Energy
The process of converting the wood from trees to structural timber used in buildings takes very little energy. In fact, of all the common construction materials, structural timber has the lowest production energy.
It Offers Great Insulation
Timber serves as a natural insulator, which can help reduce energy needs when used on doors, windows and floors. Structural timber frames allow more room for insulation in comparison to a brick building. In addition, the wood itself has natural thermal insulation properties. An insulated home utilizes less energy for heating and cooling, which reduces the home's carbon footprint.
Structural timber has better insulation properties than steel. It contains small air pockets which restrict its ability to conduct heat. This helps minimize the energy required for cooling and heating.
Durability
Timber is a very durable material. It's also quite cheap and easy to maintain. Therefore, a well-made timber structure can last for a very long time. In addition, with its limitless design and size options, you don't have to worry about your home going out of date. You can choose a timeless design and enjoy the quick build time that structural timber offers to build a home with a design that will be appealing for decades.
Because structural timber is light and easy to install, you can choose to use it in a variety of ways. Choose timber as your preferred construction material to enjoy a wide variety of colours, textures and functional abilities.
To learn more, contact a structural timber supplier.
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