Timber special

The natural strength and character of wood has been favoured in our homes for thousands of years, and modern solutions partner aesthetics with the latest in 21st century efficiency standards and technological advancements. It’s the perfect material for major home projects – readily available, highly durable, easy to craft and suitable for use in lots of elements within a property. That means both behind the scenes as a structural component and as part of the things you’ll interact with every day, not to mention the plethora of inspiring focal features that are possible with timber. This special section of Build It magazine highlights the many ways that timber can make a practical and stylish addition to your self build, renovation or extension project. A timber frame (page 82), structural insulation panels (page 84) or oak frame (page 86) system can be used to form the structural core of your property; while other key elements, such as doors and windows (page 88) can also benefit from all that this time honed material has to offer. On page 91 we’re presenting10 great ways that timber can be used in the internal details of your home, plus a handpicked gallery of eyecatching outbuildings (page 95) that could add extra space and value to your dwelling. For heaps more inspiring content and practical advice about how to use timber in your project, visit the Build It website at www.self-build.co.uk