How much does the choice of building materials affect the end price?
A. Generally speaking, costs of materials is in line with their potential longevity. For example, oak as a building material is more expensive that pressure-treated softwood. but it will last longer. Preparation time (and materials needed for sub-bases etc.) is the more or less the same whatever materials are chosen, so the end cost doesnt vary in proportion to the difference in the cost of the top surface materials. Usually, higher quality materials improve with time whereas cheaper materials can degenerate quite quickly. Natural materials weather better and blend into the surroundings more easily, resulting in an elegant and unforced style.
