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Is timber a good material for a garage door
December 10, 2021
Timber doors have been a popular choice for garage doors for a number of years. They offer excellent insulation and can look very elegant on any home. It may be that yo do not like the look metal garage doors and want something that is a bit more traditional. If this is the case then timber is the right choice for you. Another advantage of timber is that it can be sanded down and painted with ease, giving it a…
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Using timber to create garden furniture
October 16, 2021
Timber is a fantastic wood that can be used for a number of projects in and outside the home. Garden structures, railway sleepers, fencing and decking have become an integral part of UK garden design. Although we’re not unused to seeing unsettled weather with bouts of rain, the UK homeowner enjoys their garden and the benefits that it can offer by extending their usable living space into the great outdoors. Living in the UK unfortunately means we are prone to…
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Can you install a wooden flooring yourself?
September 29, 2021
Wooden floor sings are a very popular choice for many home owners. They not only look very modern but are also fairly easy to keep clean. This is perfect if you have pets or children that often forget to take their shoes off when walking through the house. There are several different types of wooden flooring. You can choose solid wood flooring or wood effect such as laminate. Unless you have traditional planks of wood, most modern flooring has a…
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Change old UPVC windows for wooden ones for a traditional look
May 11, 2021
UPVC windows and doors are commonplace in homes mainly because they are cheaper and easy to source but in a traditional property wooden windows and doors look so much better and can be equally as efficient at keeping the property well insulated. Wooden framed windows and doors can be double or triple glazed depending upon the customer’s requirements and come in a variety of colours and finishes. Hard wood varieties will last longer but are usually more expensive initially. For…
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Building a timber pergola in your garden
April 15, 2021
When you think of renovations to your home the first thing that comes to mind is probably a new kitchen, replacing bathroom tiles, repainting bedroom walls, or adding a second floor to the property but people often forget that there are other kinds of construction that you can do to increase your home’s appeal and that is to build outdoor wooden structures. Many outdoor structures can be built to decorate and improve your home. Patios and decking are the most…