5 Reasons to Build with Timber
Over the last decade, the timber industry has seen considerable growth, with the demand among customers to own a timber-built home only set to rise.
Timber is a natural and renewable resource that can be used to create beautiful internal and external structures, with many leading design and construction companies looking to integrate timber engineered frames into their builds. Find out the top five reasons why we think you should be building with timber in 2022 and beyond.
- It’s a more sustainable option
It’s no secret that the environmental impact of construction is devastating to the rise in greenhouse gases across the world. While efforts have been made to reduce the carbon footprint of the manufacture of steel and concrete, their use in construction still significantly contributes to the global level of CO2 emissions. Timber wood on the other hand is a renewable resource, making it a more sustainable and low-carbon option in comparison to its material counterparts.
- Timber is naturally insulating
By its nature, timber has lower thermal conductivity. Due to the air pockets within the structure of the wood, it allows for better insulation than other construction materials such as steel or concrete of the same thickness. This natural resource helps to maintain a more constant temperature, reducing heating and other associated energy costs. When used on the interior of a building, timber can also provide warm and comfortable surroundings for occupants to enjoy.
- Aesthetically beautiful
Many architects have been favouring using natural wood in creating beautiful and intricate structures for years – even more so in the last decade. The solid wood panels allow for flexibility and versatility during the engineering phase, while different treatments of the wood can offer various interesting finishes. Using timber internally on walls and fittings can also lessen noise transfer and vibrations, making for more quiet and peaceful living.
- Cost effective
As well as being more environmentally friendly, timber can also be a more cost-effective option to other construction materials such as concrete. Its lighter weight lends itself to a number of different reductions in overall construction cost. Transportation of the wood is significantly less expensive and allows for more of the material to be moved at one time. Many timber elements can also be assembled by fewer workers in a faster time.
- It’s durable and easy to maintain
Timber has been used in construction for centuries for a reason. Mass timber products can provide a solid and durable load-bearing structure and offer a beautiful internal design to rooms. As long as they have been treated appropriately and installed correctly, a home made of timber can last to see through many future generations.
Use Oakworth Timber Engineering for your next construction project
We are one of the leading timber frame companies in the UK for the manufacture, supply, delivery and erection of timber frames.
Our team of trusted advisers offer sound and reliable advice and can provide a tailored mix of services to fit your needs. Get in touch with us today: sales@oakworthtimberengineering.co.uk.
