The strength, durability, and natural beauty of timber means that it is still an extremely popular and enduring choice for building materials and supplies. Here’s some great info.

Timber is still one of the most used building materials as it has so many applications. Its natural beauty also makes it very popular. It is great for structural work such as housing frames, bearers, joists, beams and so on. It can be used decoratively around windows and doors, be used as flooring inside or outside the home, for staircases, as part of windows and doors, to build fittings and fixtures, in retaining walls, and so on. Timber comes in different grades and each grade is meant for a different use. For example, a low grade timber is great for structural work while the highest grade timber is perfect for decorative effects.

When you are buying timber building supplies, you have the choice between softwoods or hardwoods. What you choose will depend on what you will be using the timber for but you need to make sure that it is adequately treated and/or protected against the elements. The supplier will be able to give you more information and advice to help you make your choice. They should also provide you with sustainable or recycled timber. Suppliers of timber include building supply stores, hardware stores, lumberyards, nurseries, and so on.

Timber needs to be maintained to ensure it is coated adequately and sealed from the elements. A painter can advise on exterior timber maintenance.