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If your home needs restumping, then you have to choose a stump material. You don't necessarily have to go with the same type of stumps you have now. This is a good time to look at different materials to assess if you should switch to using different products.
Read on to learn about the pros and cons of the three most common stumping options.
The Pros and Cons of Timber Stumps
While traditional timber stumps aren't as popular as they were in the past, they have some advantages. Timber is a low-cost material; it is also more environmentally friendly than concrete and steel.
Timber stumps are also sometimes a better option on difficult sites. For example, they work well on sloped ground and in low-quality soils.
However, timber does have some downsides. Wood is combustible. It also naturally degrades over time, so timber stumps might not last as long as other materials. You'll have to check your stumps regularly and might need to do maintenance work on them over the years.
Plus, wood attracts pests like termites. While you can buy timber with a chemical pest treatment to give your stumps added protection, treatments might wear off over the years.
The Pros and Cons of Concrete Stumps
Concrete stumps are popular because of their strength and stability. Concrete doesn't rot like timber and it won't attract pests. Concrete also won't catch fire so it increases the overall safety of your property.
However, concrete stumps are more expensive. To get the best support, you should look at paying for reinforced concrete which will increase your costs.
Even so, concrete can run into problems over time. For example, concrete can crack if it is subject to too much movement.
Plus, concrete doesn't always perform well in very wet soil. If moisture or water gets into the concrete, then it can make its internal metal reinforcements rust. If they rust, then your stumps could lose their internal supports and fail.
The Pros and Cons of Steel Stumps
Steel stumps are a high-quality solution. They don't rot, degrade or crack like timber or concrete stumps. Pests have no interest in them.
Steel stumps are also easy to install because they are adjustable. They are strong and resilient in most scenarios. This is often the most suitable option if you need to install stumps that are taller than the norm.
The fact that steel can rust means that you usually have to use galvanised steel on restumping projects. This kind of steel doesn't corrode or rust. However, it will increase your restumping costs. Steel stumps are typically the most expensive option here.
To learn more about different stump materials and how to choose the right option for your home, ask house restumping contractors for advice.
Share28 September 2022
