While having the flexibility to custom build your first home is thrilling, there is the overwhelming aspect of choosing the right building supplies. More so, the building materials that you choose for the frame of your home. There are is a host of supplies that may seem viable for your home build, such as steel, but this does not mean you should discount timber. In fact, opting for custom carpentry for your home build will guarantee you unparalleled quality, so you do not have to be concerned about premature timber disrepair. Before you make up your mind, here are the reasons why a timber frame will be a smart choice for your new custom home build.
Proven sturdiness
One reason why timber is still a valid option for frame construction, despite the fact that there are a number of new-age supplies that you can choose, is that it is has proven its stability. The timber may be lightweight, but when constructed methodically, it provides a strong and safe frame for the rest of your house. Additionally, the reliability of the timbre frame coupled with the cost efficiency of the supplies means opting for custom carpentry for your home could help minimise your construction costs!
Burn predictability
Some people will overlook timber supplies under the assumption that the frame will not have any defence against fire. This consideration is important, particularly if you reside in a location that is at the threat of bush fires. However, this does not mean that you cannot make use of timber. A reputable carpenter will go to great lengths to ensure that the timber supplies will have a degree of structural integrity even when engulfed in fire. This burn predictability refers to knowing the rate at which the timber will decline even when additional supplies protect it, for example, cladding in the form of bricks. In addition to this, there are some timber species, for instance, the spotted gum species, that does have some resistance to bushfires!
Favourable prefabrication
In years past, working with timber could be quite a hassle. This material was not prefabricated off-site so all the custom carpentry that would need to be done for your new house will be performed at the site. Not only did this mean a prolonged timeline for your project, but it also meant an incredibly messy site that would be vulnerable to accidents. Currently, the carpentry will be carried out off-site. Therefore, prefabricated pieces are what will be brought to be used for the frame. In the event that some tweaks need to be done to the timber, by either adding or subtracting the wood, your custom customers can carry them out as long as they have access to a local hardware store!
