WHILE timber-clad buildings, decking, external wooden structures and wooden windows are the norm in many temperate climates, the trend towards using timber in these applications has been spreading further afield, including to the Middle East.

TIMBER plays an important role in building construction in various applications in the form of windows, doors, furniture and components. Its high strength-to-weight ratio, ease of working with tools and machines, insulating properties, resistance to chemicals and inherent beauty make it a suitable material for use in the construction of buildings.