Why timber is a good choice for building materials:
Timber products are produced from trees, a naturally renewable resource.
Most timber products are grown in managed plantations.
Timber products store carbon, reducing the amount of carbon in the atmosphere.
Less energy and fossil fuels are required to produce timber products, than to manufacture concrete and steel.
Waste is virtually eliminated when trees are used to make wood products. Bark, trims and sawdust are used as an energy source to help power production facilities.
Timber products are:
Affordable.
Widely available.
Easy to use.
Have good strength to weight ratios.
Have good fastener holding ability.
Outdoor construction projects must be protected from: Rot, Fungal Decay, and Termites.