The price difference between new and old wood from demolished houses has led to more old wood being bought in Yangon region, according to used wood traders.
Interest has grown in recent market situations, and some buy used wood from demolished houses after communication.
“People buy depending on the quality. They don’t buy bad quality ones. They choose good ones. There is a market for used wood. Prices are different. Some contact and buy old used from whole-house demolition. It is cheaper to buy the whole house than pieces. They buy the whole houses by giving a lump sum amount. It is cheaper. It is a market that attracts many people,” said an old wood shop owner in Dagon Myothit (South) township.
In recent times, houses are built of iron, but some, who can’t afford it, buy used wood to build houses.
“The price difference between old wood and new wood is double. These days, there are more iron buildings. Some people build houses using used wood,” said U Myint Naing who is close to the market.
Thit Taw/ZN
