Reasons to Use Timber Around Your Home

For millennia, timber has been used in the field of construction around the world. Timber can be perfectly integrated into any building to create a structure with an incredible finish, and if you are considering outside renovations timber is a good material to use for your project.

Here are 5 reasons why you should use timber for outdoor renovations.

Durability
Timber is a versatile material that can withstand harsh weather and still look good. Some types of timber are insect and water resistant and therefore remain in good conditions for several years.

Environmentally Friendly and Energy Saving
Using timber for your exterior is a very considerate choice of materials if you want to help in the fight against climate change. Studies have shown that timber helps to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases.

Versatile
There are different types of timbers to choose from to match your taste when building structures for the outside of your home. Timber is one of the few materials that can blend with almost any natural landscape.

Natural and Healthy
Timber is one of the healthiest materials to use, and is deemed to be a healthier choice compared to concrete, bricks and metals.

Longevity
Research shows that the structural system of timber leads it to be a long-lasting building material.

Contact your local building professionals at LimeTree Constructions to discuss the incorporation of timber into your home.