Structural: Timber is used to create the skeletal structure of a building, providing support for the roof, walls, and floors. It's used in load-bearing structures like beams, columns, trusses, and piles.
Decorative: Timber is used to create staircases, door and window frames, flooring, and fitted kitchen cabinets.
Temporary: Timber is used for short-term projects like scaffolding, lining up an arch, and shuttering in concrete work.
Renewable: Timber is a renewable material that can be sustainably harvested.
Carbon sequestration: Using timber in construction can help sequester carbon.
Timber is also used in the construction of boats and movable bridges