The Benefits of Wood Around the Home

Wood is one of those timeless materials that never seems to go out of fashion, and no wonder. It’s been used in UK homes for centuries. Luckily, this means joiners like ours are in as much demand as ever, especially skilled ones who can turn their hands to as wide a range of projects as we complete at Alliance Joinery Ltd. So if you’re thinking of introducing some natural wood into your home, where could you start? The options are endless. From installing humble radiator covers to incorporating bespoke furniture, from installing wood windows to a brand new wooden staircase, there are a host of projects you could commission from skilled joiners. 

But why choose wood? Here, we list just a few of its many benefits.

Reducing Noise Pollution

Wood is a great material providing better levels of sound absorption than uPVC, steel or aluminium, say. Unlike metals, wood does not reflect or amplify sound – rather, it absorbs it, so when it comes to wooden porches or even wood sash windows, you’ll notice much less echo than you’d experience with other materials.

A Renewable, ‘Green’ Resource

Choose your wood supplier carefully and you are using a material that can be grown and regrown or replanted through responsible and sustainable programmes. And while trees are still living, they are breathing in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, reducing carbon emissions naturally and keeping the air cleaner, as well as providing a home for wildlife. And when you compare the processing that has to take place to manufacture alternative materials like steel or concrete, wood has a far less detrimental effect on the environment, because it is simpler to produce. That means less expense too. 

And when a wooden object’s useful life is over, it is biodegradable. In other words, it takes far less time for it to decompose than concrete, metals and plastics, and it actually replenishes the soil it breaks down in, rather than polluting it.

Energy Efficient

Because of its structure, wood is a poor conductor but has a terrific insulation rating. That means that it retains heat for longer than plastics or metals. In turn, that means that wooden window frames and doors won’t let the heat out as rapidly, nor let the cold in. Altogether, including architectural joinery in the fabric of your home can mean greater energy efficiency. And that means more savings on energy bills, as well as a more eco-friendly home.

Durable Yet Lightweight

Wood is strong and stable, yet still manages to be more flexible and lighter than equivalents like steel. It’s also very durable, meaning that provided it is well looked after, it really will stand the test of time. That’s true whether you have wooden garage doors exposed to the external elements or bespoke staircases internally that are subject to many years of footfall.

These are just a few of many desirable properties wood has. If you are looking for an expert firm for domestic or commercial Joinery in Shrewsbury, Market Drayton, Newport, Bridgnorth, Whitchurch or wider Shropshire, look no further than Alliance Joinery Ltd. We’re always delighted to sing wood’s praises!