Lumber For Home Building

The types of lumber used in a home build are plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), softwood, and hardwood. Plywood is often used when building roofs or exterior walls because of its strength and reliability. Oriented strand board is a type of engineered wood made from compressed layers of small wood chips, which make it stronger than plywood and can be painted or stained easily. Softwood is the most common type of lumber used, and it is economical and practical for interior walls and ceilings due to its durability and flexibility. Hardwood is typically used in the construction of a hardwood floor. It is more durable than softwood but not as flexible as OSB. Framing materials such as dimensional lumber, screws, nails, sheathing material, insulation, and other items are needed to frame the walls and roof of your home. Generally, around $4–$5 per square foot of wall space should be added as a framing material cost. This number can vary depending on how many of the individual items are needed to complete your construction. Drywall is another important component in the structure of a home and can be used to line the walls of the entire house or just portions of it. Most homeowners choose to line the ceilings and walls of their entire home with drywall because it provides a smooth surface that can easily be decorated. The average cost of drywall installation runs about $1 to $2 per square foot. The number can also vary based on the size of the walls in your home and the amount of labor it takes to install each piece of drywall.

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