Compare the benefits of engineered composites to those of timber. Give examples of applications in which composites would be more beneficial compared to timber. Give additional examples of applications where the use of timber would be more advantageous.

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Compare the benefits of engineered composites to those of timber. Give examples
of applications in which composites would be more beneficial compared to
timber. Give additional examples of applications where the use of timber would be
more advantageous.

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The use of engineered composite materials is becoming more and more popular in modern construction due to their many benefits over timber. Likewise, timber has many advantages over-engineered composites. It totally depends on the location, the environment, and the availability of each.

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