Building Material
Some of our most trusted, tried-and-true building material
is found naturally. Since ancient times, many cultures have used sand,
wood and rocks to build their dwellings, a practice that has persevered
into the 21st century.
What wood is commonly used as building material?
• Cedar
• Pine
• Larch
• Redwood
• Spruce
While the above woods are softwoods, examples of hardwood building
material include beech, ash and maple. These woods differ by having
a higher density and, obviously, hardness.