> Wood is also clean and easy to dispose of, whereas modern materials provide a real headache and hazard. Well there is a difference between painted & non-pain

> Wood is also clean and easy to dispose of, whereas modern materials provide a real headache and hazard. Well there is a difference between painted & non-painted wood, as far as eco-impact of their disposal goes. Not to mention various anti-rot treatments like used for fencing poles & the like. But in general you're correct. > And IMO nothing compares to wood from an aesthetic perspective, which is important for living spaces. No argument there. Eg. my sister has a kitchen table that's like a 5..6cm thick massive wooden slab. It has a very different quality, look & feel compared to most of today's "fast-fashion" furniture done in cheap, veneered particle board. One way or the other that table will easily outlast her. Also: unless you live in a damp environment, wood indoors basically lasts forever. True, for window frames etc there exist more durable options today. But it's mostly a matter of cost, maintenance & aesthetics.