Timber is one of the most important elements when it comes to building or renovating your home. Without the right choice, your home could end up looking cheap, underwhelming and tacky. There are many types of timber available on the market today, but which is the best choice for you and your home?
This blog will look at the different types of timber that you can use in your home and which type of timber works best for different areas of your house. Whether you are looking for the perfect timber to finish the exterior of your home, or you need internal doors that look great and match your colour palette, we are sure you will get the information you are looking for with Hinson Custom Made.
A history of timber
Timber is the only natural, renewable building product that is good enough to last a lifetime. Our homes are our biggest investments. They are our castles, forever harboring our memories and dreams. Timber is the perfect companion to help you build the home of your dreams. It has the most desirable features, is cost effective, renewable, and offers exceptional durability.
We can date the use of timber back 10,000 years where it was used as a primary material for building homes and temples. Our love for timber has not changed, and we are seeing it used more and more as an alternative way to build entire homes, as well as to add flare and creativity to the overall look of our properties.
When it comes to choosing exterior timber for your home, there are a few things you should know. There are three main timber types to choose from: Hardwood, softwood or engineered timber. Each type has its own positives and negatives, and it is important to understand them before you begin to make your decisions. The type of timber you choose will depend on your personal preference and your budget.
Engineered / Laminated timbers and their unique benefits
Laminated timber is a versatile, sustainable and cost-effective building material that can be used for many different applications including flooring, roofs and internal walls.
Choosing to use laminated timber in your home will bring you a host of benefits:
Strength - with multi-layer engineered construction, your timber will be incredibly strong
Stability - your engineered timber will not distort its shape depending on temperature changes or moisture absorption.
Less wastage - with no defects, clear of knots and splits, there is less wastage when using engineered timber
Reliability - quality is consistently maintained throughout the material
100% FSC certified - engineered timber produces a much more efficient use of logs
At Hinson Custom Made, we like to give our clients as much choice as possible which is why we work with 3 engineered types of timber - European Oak, Grandis Eucalyptus and Redwood. No matter the look you are trying to achieve, we are sure you will find it with one of our chosen engineered timber materials.
Choosing the perfect Hardwood for your home exterior
There is no doubt that when you are building a home, you want it to last as long as possible. By choosing the right timber for your home, you can dramatically improve the life expectancy of your home and reduce the likelihood of costly repairs. Timber is a great material to use as it is strong, durable and attractive. It can also be made to look like any other type of material such as brick or stone. There are a few types of timber that are particularly useful and attractive for exterior use.
Hardwoods are generally more expensive than softwoods, however due to their longer life span, it is still a very cost effective timber. For this reason, along with its durability and strength, hardwood tends to be found on the exterior of buildings as a front door, window casement or decking.
Softwoods to finish the interior of your home
The timber you choose to finish your home can make a massive difference to the look and feel of your home. We all know the benefits of utilizing hardwoods in the construction of a home, including a higher R-value and a greater durability. But what about using softwoods on the inside of your home? We're sure you’ve heard of softwoods before, but are you aware of the benefits they offer?
Softwoods are generally lighter than hardwoods, which means they’re easier to install and they’re easier on your home’s foundation. Softwoods are also less expensive than hardwoods, which is often appealing to people on a strict budget. If you’re looking for a warm, rustic look, then softwoods might be the perfect choice for your home.
Hinson Custom Made - the timber experts you need
Choosing the perfect timber for your home can be difficult. There are many different options, each with their own pros and cons.Thats why Hinson Custom Made is here to help you understand the benefits of each type of timber.
For the most part there is no right way or wrong way when it comes to timber for your home. It is all about your personal style and what you want. Hinson Custom Made is here to help you explore all of your options. Whether you are looking for Hardwood, softwood or laminated timber we can help. To find the perfect timber choices for your home, get in touch with Hinson Custom Made today.
