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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Wood is one of the most popular building materials and has been used in construction for years. Being a renewable, recyclable and sustainable resource, ~~using~~ it ~~over concrete or any other structural material~~ has ~~its~~ advantages.	+	Wood is one of the most popular building materials and has been used in construction for tens of thousands of years. Being a renewable, recyclable and sustainable resource, it has many advantages compared to other materials. It is readily available, strong, can be fabricated into all shapes and sizes and is a good insulator.
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−	~~The biggest benefit of this environmentally-friendly material is that it~~ is readily available~~. It is also~~ strong, can be fabricated into all shapes and sizes and is a good insulator~~, which reduces the energy consumption in both heating and cooling. It is therefore an apt construction material for homes~~.	+

	= Classification of wood =		= Classification of wood =
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	== Softwood ==		== Softwood ==

−	Comes from a conifer which is usually evergreen. It grows fast and straight, and therefore, less expensive than hardwoods. For example, pine, western red cedar, douglas fir, aspen, spruce, etc.	+	Comes from a conifer which is usually evergreen. It grows fast and straight, and therefore, is less expensive than hardwoods. For example, pine, western red cedar, douglas fir, aspen, spruce, etc.
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−	~~So, read on and know the best wood for your house~~.	+

	= Types of wood =		= Types of wood =
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	== Oak ==		== Oak ==

−	Oak is ~~perfect for building houses as it is~~ the strongest and the hardest ~~wood~~ available. Its tough characteristic makes it ideal for ~~support beams and foundations~~ of buildings and ~~thus,~~ a favourite for builders. This wood is high quality, resistant to moisture, and has a unique appearance that adds character to a home.	+	Oak is one of the strongest and the hardest woods available. Its tough characteristic makes it ideal for the structure of buildings and it is a favourite for builders. This wood is high quality, resistant to moisture, and has a unique appearance that adds character to a home.

−	~~Oakwood~~ also has a natural chemical that ~~keeps it away from damages~~ from insects and pests and thus, it does not require decay-preventative chemical surface treatment recommended for a long wood life. However, oak is available in certain geographical regions and therefore, ~~not readily available and~~ more expensive as compared to other kinds of woods.	+	Oak also has a natural chemical that resists damage from insects and pests and thus, it does not require decay-preventative chemical surface treatment recommended for a long wood life. However, oak is only available in certain geographical regions and therefore, can be more expensive as compared to other kinds of woods.

	== Western red cedar ==		== Western red cedar ==

−	A house made of western red cedar is solid, durable, and has one of the lowest shrinkage ratios amongst the softwoods. This wood is rot resistant and naturally resilient to ~~damages~~ from insects, moisture and extreme weather conditions making it a good choice for the framework of ~~the~~ house that is exposed to sun, rain, heat and cold through the year. It is sustainable and has a unique quality of removing greenhouse gases.	+	A house made of western red cedar is solid, durable, and has one of the lowest shrinkage ratios amongst the softwoods. This wood is rot resistant and naturally resilient to damage from insects, moisture and extreme weather conditions making it a good choice for the framework of a house that is exposed to sun, rain, heat and cold through the year. It is sustainable and has a unique quality of removing greenhouse gases.

−	Western red cedar, with its dark colour, is an attractive and striking-looking wood which makes it one of the world's most-requested ~~lumber~~ for building homes. Its feature of being renewable and biodegradable adds to the many qualities of this particular softwood.	+	Western red cedar, with its dark colour, is an attractive and striking-looking wood which makes it one of the world's most-requested types of timber for building homes. Its feature of being renewable and biodegradable adds to the many qualities of this particular softwood.

	== Spruce ==		== Spruce ==

−	Though considered as a light and softer wood, spruce has a high resistance to cracking which makes ~~it a part of the~~ construction ~~world. The natural ventilation system of this wood does not warm-up the house in summers making it a good building material~~. Spruce ~~lumber~~ has high durability and a low decay resistance that makes it suitable for light construction and framing work. It has an ability to maintain its even white colour for a long time, which makes ~~the house made of this wood~~ look elegant for years.	+	Though considered as a light and softer wood, spruce has a high resistance to cracking which makes suitable for construction. Spruce has high durability and a low decay resistance that makes it suitable for light construction and framing work. It has an ability to maintain its even white colour for a long time, which makes it look elegant for years.

	== Douglas fir ==		== Douglas fir ==

−	This high-grade wood is one of the favourite materials of builders of residential and small commercial buildings because of its structural strength. Douglas fir has tight knots and its light yellow to a reddish brown colour has the quality to adapt to all kinds of weather conditions. This popular species of wood is resistant to decay and is a choice for building ~~material~~ in areas that have high winds or earthquakes. With its strength, endurance, and allure, Douglas fir is used for flooring, furniture, construction of bridges, cabinetry, and furniture.	+	This high-grade wood is one of the favourite materials of builders of residential and small commercial buildings because of its structural strength. Douglas fir has tight knots and its light yellow to a reddish brown colour has the quality to adapt to all kinds of weather conditions. This popular species of wood is resistant to decay and is a good choice for building in areas that have high winds or earthquakes. With its strength, endurance, and allure, Douglas fir is used for flooring, furniture, construction of bridges, cabinetry, and furniture.

	== Teak ==		== Teak ==

−	Being strong and durable, teak is considered the 'king of hardwoods'. Teak has a natural resiliency ~~under the~~ humid weather, is resistant ~~towards~~ water and decay, and thus, recognised as a good option for window frames, outdoor furniture, and seating decks.	+	Being strong and durable, teak is considered the 'king of hardwoods'. Teak has a natural resiliency to humid weather, is resistant to water and decay, and thus, is recognised as a good option for window frames, outdoor furniture, and seating decks.
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−	Teak has a light brown to a golden brown, it darkens under the influence of sunlight, making it an ideal choice for cabinets and furniture. Due to its these unique characteristics, teak wood is a good investment option.	+

−	~~Of the many construction materials available~~, ~~wood with its unique features and varieties remains a favourite in~~ the ~~construction world. Its versatility~~, ~~durability, sustainability insulation qualities~~ and ~~eco-friendliness can be used to build anything from a framework to~~ furniture ~~to even, fireplaces. So, know the wood that will be best suitable to build your dream house~~.	+	Teak has a light brown to a golden brown colour, that darkens under the influence of sunlight, making it an ideal choice for cabinets and furniture.

	--[[User:Sarahwilliam\|Sarahwilliam]]		--[[User:Sarahwilliam\|Sarahwilliam]]
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−	Introduction	+	= Introduction =

−	Wood is one of the most popular building materials used in construction for years. Being a renewable, recyclable and a sustainable resource, using it over concrete or any other structural material has its advantages. The biggest benefit of this environment-friendly material is it is readily available. It is also strong, can be fabricated into all shapes and sizes and is a good insulator, which reduces the energy consumption in both heating and cooling. Thus, making it an apt construction material for homes.	+	Wood is one of the most popular building materials and has been used in construction for years. Being a renewable, recyclable and sustainable resource, using it over concrete or any other structural material has its advantages.

−	~~Classification~~ of ~~Wood~~	+	The biggest benefit of this environmentally-friendly material is that it is readily available. It is also strong, can be fabricated into all shapes and sizes and is a good insulator, which reduces the energy consumption in both heating and cooling. It is therefore an apt construction material for homes.

−	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Hardwood ~~Hardwood]-~~ Comes from a deciduous tree which sheds its leaves annually. It is slower growing, and thus, more dense and expensive. ~~E.g.- Ash~~, ~~Beech~~, ~~Oak~~, ~~Mahogany~~, ~~Teak~~, ~~Balsa~~, ~~Maple~~, ~~Elm~~, ~~Walnut~~, etc.	+	= Classification of wood =
−	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Softwood ~~Softwood]-~~ Comes from a conifer which is usually evergreen. It grows fast and straight, and therefore, less expensive than hardwoods. ~~E.g.- Pine~~, ~~Western Red Cedar~~, ~~Douglas Fir~~, ~~Aspen~~, ~~Spruce~~, etc.	+
		+	== Hardwood ==
		+
		+	Comes from a deciduous tree which sheds its leaves annually. It is slower growing, and thus, more dense and expensive. For example, ash, beech, oak, mahogany, teak, balsa, maple, elm, walnut, etc.
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		+	== Softwood ==
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		+	Comes from a conifer which is usually evergreen. It grows fast and straight, and therefore, less expensive than hardwoods. For example, pine, western red cedar, douglas fir, aspen, spruce, etc.

	So, read on and know the best wood for your house.		So, read on and know the best wood for your house.

−	Types of ~~Woods~~	+	= Types of wood =

−	* Oak	+	== Oak ==

−	Oak is perfect for building houses as it is the strongest and the hardest wood available. Its tough characteristic makes it ideal for support beams and foundations of buildings and thus, a ~~favorite~~ for builders. This wood is high quality, resistant to moisture, and has a unique appearance that adds character to a home. Oakwood also has a natural chemical that keeps it away from damages from insects and pests and thus, it does not require decay-preventative chemical surface treatment recommended for a long wood life. However, oak is available in certain geographical regions and therefore, not readily available and more expensive as compared to other kinds of woods.	+	Oak is perfect for building houses as it is the strongest and the hardest wood available. Its tough characteristic makes it ideal for support beams and foundations of buildings and thus, a favourite for builders. This wood is high quality, resistant to moisture, and has a unique appearance that adds character to a home.

−	* Western Red Cedar	+	Oakwood also has a natural chemical that keeps it away from damages from insects and pests and thus, it does not require decay-preventative chemical surface treatment recommended for a long wood life. However, oak is available in certain geographical regions and therefore, not readily available and more expensive as compared to other kinds of woods.

−	~~A house made of~~ Western Red Cedar is solid, durable, and has one of the lowest shrinkage ratios amongst the softwoods. This wood is rot resistant and naturally resilient to damages from insects, moisture and extreme weather conditions making it a good choice for the framework of the house that is exposed to sun, rain, heat and cold through the year. It is [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Sustainable_procurement sustainable] and has a unique quality of removing greenhouse gases. Western Red Cedar with its dark color is an attractive and striking looking wood which makes it one of the world's most-requested lumber for building homes. Its feature of being renewable and biodegradable adds to the many qualities of this particular softwood.	+	== Western red cedar ==

−	* Spruce	+	A house made of western red cedar is solid, durable, and has one of the lowest shrinkage ratios amongst the softwoods. This wood is rot resistant and naturally resilient to damages from insects, moisture and extreme weather conditions making it a good choice for the framework of the house that is exposed to sun, rain, heat and cold through the year. It is sustainable and has a unique quality of removing greenhouse gases.

−	~~Though considered as a light~~ and ~~softer~~ wood~~, Spruce has a high resistance to cracking~~ which makes it ~~a part~~ of the ~~construction~~ world~~. The natural ventilation system of this wood does not warm~~-~~up the house in summers making it a good~~ building ~~material~~. ~~Spruce lumber has high durability~~ and ~~a low decay resistance that makes it suitable for light construction and framing work. It has an ability~~ to ~~maintain its even white color for a long time, which makes~~ the ~~house made~~ of this ~~wood look elegant for years~~.	+	Western red cedar, with its dark colour, is an attractive and striking-looking wood which makes it one of the world's most-requested lumber for building homes. Its feature of being renewable and biodegradable adds to the many qualities of this particular softwood.

−	* Douglas Fir	+	== Spruce ==

−	~~This high-grade~~ wood ~~is one of the favorite materials of builders of residential and small commercial buildings because of its structural strength. Douglas fir~~ has ~~tight knots and its light yellow~~ to a ~~reddish brown color has~~ the ~~quality to adapt to all kinds of weather conditions~~. ~~This popular species~~ of wood ~~is resistant to decay and is~~ a ~~choice for~~ building material ~~in areas~~ that ~~have high winds or earthquakes~~. ~~With~~ its ~~strength, endurance, and allure, Douglas fir is used~~ for ~~flooring~~, ~~furniture, construction~~ of ~~bridges, cabinetry, and furniture~~.	+	Though considered as a light and softer wood, spruce has a high resistance to cracking which makes it a part of the construction world. The natural ventilation system of this wood does not warm-up the house in summers making it a good building material. Spruce lumber has high durability and a low decay resistance that makes it suitable for light construction and framing work. It has an ability to maintain its even white colour for a long time, which makes the house made of this wood look elegant for years.

−	* Teak	+	== Douglas fir ==

−	~~Being strong and durable Teak~~ is ~~considered as~~ the ~~king~~ of ~~hardwoods~~. ~~Teak~~ has a ~~natural resiliency under~~ the ~~humid~~ weather, is resistant ~~towards water and~~ decay, and ~~thus, recognized as~~ a ~~good option~~ for ~~window frames~~, ~~outdoor furniture~~, and ~~seating decks. Teak has a light brown to a golden brown~~, ~~it darkens under the influence~~ of ~~sunlight~~, ~~making it an ideal choice for cabinets~~ and furniture~~. Due to its these unique characteristics, teak wood is a good investment option~~.	+	This high-grade wood is one of the favourite materials of builders of residential and small commercial buildings because of its structural strength. Douglas fir has tight knots and its light yellow to a reddish brown colour has the quality to adapt to all kinds of weather conditions. This popular species of wood is resistant to decay and is a choice for building material in areas that have high winds or earthquakes. With its strength, endurance, and allure, Douglas fir is used for flooring, furniture, construction of bridges, cabinetry, and furniture.

−	To know and discuss the wood and material that will be a perfect when building your house, it is advisable to approach established companies like [http://neighbourconstruction.co.uk/page/about-us Neighbour Construction] that specializes in the construction of residential and commercial building projects in London.	+	== Teak ==

−	Of the many construction materials available, wood with its unique features and varieties remains a ~~favorite~~ in the construction world. Its versatility, durability, sustainability insulation qualities and eco-friendliness can be used to build anything from a framework to furniture to even, fireplaces. So, know the wood that will be best suitable to build your dream house.	+	Being strong and durable, teak is considered the 'king of hardwoods'. Teak has a natural resiliency under the humid weather, is resistant towards water and decay, and thus, recognised as a good option for window frames, outdoor furniture, and seating decks.
		+
		+	Teak has a light brown to a golden brown, it darkens under the influence of sunlight, making it an ideal choice for cabinets and furniture. Due to its these unique characteristics, teak wood is a good investment option.
		+
		+	Of the many construction materials available, wood with its unique features and varieties remains a favourite in the construction world. Its versatility, durability, sustainability insulation qualities and eco-friendliness can be used to build anything from a framework to furniture to even, fireplaces. So, know the wood that will be best suitable to build your dream house.

	--[[User:Sarahwilliam\|Sarahwilliam]]		--[[User:Sarahwilliam\|Sarahwilliam]]

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	Of the many construction materials available, wood with its unique features and varieties remains a favorite in the construction world. Its versatility, durability, sustainability insulation qualities and eco-friendliness can be used to build anything from a framework to furniture to even, fireplaces. So, know the wood that will be best suitable to build your dream house.		Of the many construction materials available, wood with its unique features and varieties remains a favorite in the construction world. Its versatility, durability, sustainability insulation qualities and eco-friendliness can be used to build anything from a framework to furniture to even, fireplaces. So, know the wood that will be best suitable to build your dream house.
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Introduction

Wood is one of the most popular building materials used in construction for years. Being a renewable, recyclable and a sustainable resource, using it over concrete or any other structural material has its advantages. The biggest benefit of this environment-friendly material is it is readily available. It is also strong, can be fabricated into all shapes and sizes and is a good insulator, which reduces the energy consumption in both heating and cooling. Thus, making it an apt construction material for homes.

Classification of Wood

* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Hardwood Hardwood]- Comes from a deciduous tree which sheds its leaves annually. It is slower growing, and thus, more dense and expensive. E.g.- Ash, Beech, Oak, Mahogany, Teak, Balsa, Maple, Elm, Walnut, etc.
* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Softwood Softwood]- Comes from a conifer which is usually evergreen. It grows fast and straight, and therefore, less expensive than hardwoods. E.g.- Pine, Western Red Cedar, Douglas Fir, Aspen, Spruce, etc.

So, read on and know the best wood for your house.

Types of Woods

* Oak

Oak is perfect for building houses as it is the strongest and the hardest wood available. Its tough characteristic makes it ideal for support beams and foundations of buildings and thus, a favorite for builders. This wood is high quality, resistant to moisture, and has a unique appearance that adds character to a home. Oakwood also has a natural chemical that keeps it away from damages from insects and pests and thus, it does not require decay-preventative chemical surface treatment recommended for a long wood life. However, oak is available in certain geographical regions and therefore, not readily available and more expensive as compared to other kinds of woods.

* Western Red Cedar

A house made of Western Red Cedar is solid, durable, and has one of the lowest shrinkage ratios amongst the softwoods. This wood is rot resistant and naturally resilient to damages from insects, moisture and extreme weather conditions making it a good choice for the framework of the house that is exposed to sun, rain, heat and cold through the year. It is [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Sustainable_procurement sustainable] and has a unique quality of removing greenhouse gases. Western Red Cedar with its dark color is an attractive and striking looking wood which makes it one of the world's most-requested lumber for building homes. Its feature of being renewable and biodegradable adds to the many qualities of this particular softwood.

* Spruce

Though considered as a light and softer wood, Spruce has a high resistance to cracking which makes it a part of the construction world. The natural ventilation system of this wood does not warm-up the house in summers making it a good building material. Spruce lumber has high durability and a low decay resistance that makes it suitable for light construction and framing work. It has an ability to maintain its even white color for a long time, which makes the house made of this wood look elegant for years.

* Douglas Fir

This high-grade wood is one of the favorite materials of builders of residential and small commercial buildings because of its structural strength. Douglas fir has tight knots and its light yellow to a reddish brown color has the quality to adapt to all kinds of weather conditions. This popular species of wood is resistant to decay and is a choice for building material in areas that have high winds or earthquakes. With its strength, endurance, and allure, Douglas fir is used for flooring, furniture, construction of bridges, cabinetry, and furniture.

* Teak

Being strong and durable Teak is considered as the king of hardwoods. Teak has a natural resiliency under the humid weather, is resistant towards water and decay, and thus, recognized as a good option for window frames, outdoor furniture, and seating decks. Teak has a light brown to a golden brown, it darkens under the influence of sunlight, making it an ideal choice for cabinets and furniture. Due to its these unique characteristics, teak wood is a good investment option.

To know and discuss the wood and material that will be a perfect when building your house, it is advisable to approach established companies like [http://neighbourconstruction.co.uk/page/about-us Neighbour Construction] that specializes in the construction of residential and commercial building projects in London.

Of the many construction materials available, wood with its unique features and varieties remains a favorite in the construction world. Its versatility, durability, sustainability insulation qualities and eco-friendliness can be used to build anything from a framework to furniture to even, fireplaces. So, know the wood that will be best suitable to build your dream house.

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