If you are a business or a tradesperson, you may be feeling the pinch in 2023 as a result of the cost-of-living crisis. It is understandable that you will be looking for ways to keep your costs down, but you must make sure that you are still delivering services of the highest standard to clients. In your construction projects, there are a few materials that you could choose that would keep your costs down while still allowing you to deliver projects to a high standard.
Reclaimed Timber
A great material to use for your projects that will help you to keep costs down is reclaimed timber. Reclaimed timber is easy to get a hold of, it is sustainable (making it a desirable material for modern consumers, resistant and has a beautiful rustic appearance. Reclaimed timber can also be customised and updated with the use of varnish, making it a versatile option.
Plywood
Plywood is one of the most popular products in construction as sheets of plywood are extremely durable. Multiple layers of wood veneer rotated at 90 degrees allows for excellent durability, but it is also a product that is affordable. Plywood is a great option for features like shelving units as they can look the same as wood but will be a lot more affordable and help to keep your costs down.
Stone Veneer
Real stone is a highly desirable material to use, but it can be expensive. A great alternative is to use stone veneer, which is a thin layer of stone that is installed over a more affordable material like wood or concrete. This can be a good option for interior or exterior walls, fireplaces and landscaping projects.
Bamboo
Bamboo is a material that is becoming increasingly popular and for good reason. Not only is it an attractive material with a distinctive look, but it is also sturdy, eco-friendly and can be sustainability sourced. It has some limitations but is ideal for lightweight projects like garden fencing, a feature wall or a garden bar area. Bamboo is also cheap to source, so it is certainly a material worth considering for your next project.
These are a few materials that you should be considering for your construction projects. These are all materials that will help to keep your costs down during the cost-of-living crisis while still being able to deliver projects to a high standard to keep your clients happy and maintain a positive reputation for your business.
