Vastu Shastra clearly prescribes what materials can be used
and what should not be used in constructing buildings. As
a general rule, materials taken out from dilapidated buildings
or those destroyed by fire or floods must not be used for
constructing a new house or building. Similarly materials
stolen and brought for sale or those auctioned by courts
should not be used. The old material taken out from one's
old building can, however, be used for renovation of that
building.
Trees felled from the premises
of places of worship, graveyard, and cemetery etc. should
be strictly avoided as they will bring nothing but suffering
and grief to the users.
Selection
of wood:
It is recommended to use
only one type of wood for a building. Use of wood from
two or three types of trees will give only medium or low
results. A building constructed out of one material is
said to be "pure", while, with two materials, it is called
"mixed" and with three, "mingled".
Use of wood from following
trees are considered to give beneficial results as follows:-
Mango Tree - Blessings of
Gods and angels.
Teak Tree - Big position and influence.
Margosa or Neem Tree - Good education, knowledge and skill
in various arts and crafts.
Woodwork made from Kaypal,
Kutki, teak, Ashok and Kadamb trees will bring happiness
and prosperity.
Trees like Tamarind, Palm,
Banyan, Peepul etc. are not recommended as they are believed
to make the residents poor and suffer from many difficulties.
