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How Versatile Exposed Heavy Timbers Are

By Elaine Guthrie


Construction these days are far different from before. You have the option of making use of different materials. And everything is more efficient as well since there are now machines being used for everything. Concrete has become the main instrument in ensuring that buildings would last longer and become more durable. However, it can be really dull if this is the only thing you will use.

However, if concrete is continually used, you cannot expect the design to come out as beautiful and as appealing as you would hope for. And because of this, you need to make use of different materials aside from concrete. There are other types of stones and metal as well. You should not forget to consider wood. It might be a thing of the past but some of the most beautiful structures have wood as their main design. Logs as well as exposed heavy timbers are mostly utilized.

Using wood entails several risks. Unlike concrete, it can still be burned and be the reason for fires. To protect your home and these features, you have to make use of fire retardants and walls that can resist fire. There are also products that you can coat which can prevent fire from spreading and eating up the entire thing. If you have decided that you want to use timber as the main pillar, it would be good to use certain precautions.

The two types of wood being used for structures for this are logs and timber. These are two materials that have different features and appearances that will help you in achieving the necessary design. There are still others that make use of full logs. You will usually see designs like this in cabins.

Using either one of these materials can be a good thing. But you have to see to it that you know the different characteristics involving these materials. Logs can be a good material. However, there is no room for other features and a different texture for the entire home. What you see outside is already what you can expect inside.

Timber on the other hand, will help you achieve versatility. You can incorporate it with other designs and it can easily mix well with other materials that are more modern such as glass. The concept that you are thinking of can easily be achieved if you will be using exposed timber compared to logs.

Wood is known to be more suitable for those who are planning to save on their energy bills. Concrete can trap heat and even absorb it. This is also the same for the cold days. This would mean that if you make use of concrete, your AC would have to do work more. And this also means consuming more energy which can be very expensive.

It can be used as support beams and pillars for the foundation of the home. However, this is not the only areas where these things can be used. It is also good when you want to provide a certain texture or a newer design.

If everything is done well, it can also be sustainable. And if not, you cannot expect it to last longer. When you choose the contractor and the people to do the job, they should be experts and the best on their field.




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