We all know that the wooden houses of the past, those may still survived on older kampung barus and Malay kampungs left a lot to be desired in the modern age.
I wondered if any of you know of any example of wooden house of modern design still being build in Malaysia?

Is it still viable?
And is it true that wooden house is more expensive to build than their concrete counterpart?

Yes

malaysia weather wet, hot and humid, with termite nearby.

Yup, it is more expensive to build especially if using hard wood such as merbau, cengal.

There are termite resistant hardwoods, but I'm sure those are pretty expensive.
But with modern chemical treated woods probably it can be relatively termite resistant?

I felt that ventilation with wood is quite good, and you probably don't need as much air conditioning under the weather, and it is more environmental friendly in the sense that it left lesser harmful materials.
I just don't see many if not any of them build new anymore.

Probably not viable for commercial housing project, but one off house?

Found this while I am looking for Chenggal:
http://www.mtc.com.my/resources-Projects-C...useLangkawi.php
Looks very nice.

I believe it can be build cheaper if steel frame and structure is used and wood only for walls, flooring and cladding?

Actually no need for chengal, balau and merbau timber... Now timber treatment is good enuff... Jus that the design have to be right... Glulam and CLT is the way forward to utilise smaller timber... Heck even pine can be use if the proper treatment and design is apply...

Do you have any idea of any local architect or actual house that is build that is done using these?

Go to kelantan Kota bahru. There still papan house in middle of the town.

Insurance won't wanna underwrite your property. Too high risk.

This post has been edited by Mixo Mania: Apr 4 2019, 07:47 AM

i can feel the heat of rumah papan from just reading this thread

This post has been edited by butterkijen: Apr 4 2019, 07:52 AM

But it is in traditional old style, isn't it?

I don't see it can be a problem if it was for a smaller chalet or vacation house type of property.

Wood is more expensive especially chengal wood.. Try to ask anyone bout their price now

Wooden house need a lot of maintenance.

That is wrong. Wooden house is not a good heat insulator. During the day, it will become crazy hot until cannot tahan.

That's why people prefer concrete house. Concrete house tend to be more cooler in a hot day because the heat takes longer to penetrate the house.

Some seaside/island resort home built using timber

So many holes , sked cockroach/snake come in easily.

Wood is a good insulator weight for weight when compared to concrete, it is just the problem of leakage.

That is the problem of traditionally build house, but most houses in Japan, US and Europe when build of modern method in wood wouldn't have such problems as much.

This post has been edited by Angelic Layer: Apr 4 2019, 09:24 AM

Really ah? Then maybe because wood tend to be thinner than concrete. Concrete tend to be thicker therefore its better for heat protection.

But my experience in a wooden kampung house is all very hot. Cannot tahan wor must on kipas

termites will thank you for the luxurious food you provided