For ages, people have used trees and their by-products all over the world. Nearly every construction building will make use of timber supplies at some point. Timber supplies are gaining more and more popularity. Here are the different types of timber supplies used in construction.
Bamboo Timber
Bamboo is a natural organic tree used in house construction. Its colour is a pale yellow that almost looks like gold. Bamboo timber is an important alternative to tropical hardwoods in modern-day construction.
Bamboo is fast-growing, high-yielding, easily renewable and quick to reach maturity. It is highly resistant to cupping and warping. Its timber is used in veneer, paper, window blinds, flute, dishing rods, scaffolding and ladders.
However, bamboo requires special care, is susceptible to insect attack and is sometimes known to cause skin irritation.
Cedar
This type of wood is a softwood which is extremely sturdy, robust and durable. It is used as wood shingles. This high-quality wood is a perfect fit for construction where both appearance and strength of exposed beams is important. Cedar is uniquely characterised by its moderate strength and softness.
Cedar is weather-resistant, has a natural wood look, lightweight, durable and has an exceptional resistance to decay and insects. However, its dust may be an irritant. It can also result in splintering during some operations.
Cherry Timber
Cherry timber is grown as a tree plantation timber. Among other types of cherry timber, black cherry is the largest of the native cherries and the only one of commercial value. It' used for small pieces of furniture, cabinets and instruments.
Cherry timber is firm and strong, has a fine and uniform texture and finishes smoothly. Conversely, it's expensive and sensitive to UV light, can tear on cross gain and has been associated with respiratory effects like wheezing.
Mahogany
This high-quality timber is commonly used in furniture and cabinet building and is made into plywoods and all types of trim. Mahogany displays hard grain and is one of the softer of the hardwoods commonly in use. It has a moderate natural lustre, which darkens with age with a medium and uniform texture.
It's very stable, resistant to termites, easy to work with and cuts easily. It finishes well and lasts a long time while remaining strong and beautiful. However, it's vulnerable to insects and might chip during machining.
Oak
This hardwood has been around for years. It's straight-grained and used in light construction like homeware, wine barrels or firewood. It's exceedingly strong, durable, lightweight and resistant to decay. Oak is quite heavy and hard, has low-moisture content and unsuitable for external use.
Walnut
This premium timber is a specialised hardwood. It has a straight but irregular grain, making it highly decorative. It has a moderate natural lustre. Walnut is moderately durable and has medium density.
Timber is an essential component of construction. Consult your construction contractor on the most suitable type of wood for specific uses.
