Timber Wood and its Advantages and Uses in Daily Life

Explain the timber (wood) and its advantages and uses in daily life.

Timber (wood) is one of the important engineering material. Timber (wood) is a name given to the wood suitable for engineering and building purposes. It is lighter and generally stronger than the materials commonly used in engineering practice when compared in proportion to their weight. Wood can be easily handled and put to any shape by cheaper cutting tools. It is best suited for decorative work, furniture and intricate patterns. It is also used in making sound-proof buildings. If protected and treated properly the life of wood can be increased considerably. There are some woods which do not catch fire and often used for decoration work in buildings.