There’s something special about walking into a timber yard for the first time. The scent hits you straight away—the unique combination of fresh sawdust and aged wood that somehow manages to be both sharp and earthy at once. When you’re there on business, looking to buy materials for a project, you soon discover that not all timber yards are alike. Some have the feel of an industrial warehouse where efficiency seems to be the only goal. Others have the feel…

As sheet materials of plywood and MDF, timber storage racking requirements are varied. The wide range of products, from dimension lumber to engineered beams and mouldings, is the reason why most conventional storage systems of timber fail to work. Attempt to store a standard six-metre length of timber in standard pallet racking and you might understand the reason why most storage systems fail. The overhang is a potential hazard; the material will most likely sag or warp and getting certain…

When it comes to selecting the timber to use on the exterior of your building, it is not a decision you want to make a mistake on. The choice is permanent and that is so to say. Cedar has long been the favourite, that warm honey colour appearing on a range of garden offices to complete house renovations. Then there is the Accoya that looks like it was in a chemistry lab but has been causing serious ripples in the…

From classic Cotswold cottages to modern housing developments across London, timber cladding has transformed Britain’s attitude towards architectural design. But what truly are the benefits of this form of cladding? The Enhanced Benefits of Wood Cladding Character plus performance is modern timber cladding’s promise, an appeal unmatched by most construction materials. Wood is unique in that it goes through a dynamic and changing process as time goes by. Cedar ages to a distinguished silver-grey, and larch transforms into rich honey…

You probably have observed how certain houses transition naturally between indoor and outdoor spaces. That’s no accident. The combination of decking and cladding through strategic pairing achieves this perfect transition. The synchronisation between the right shoes and belt creates a unified appearance. I have spent multiple years assisting homeowners to redesign their living areas. When decking and cladding combine correctly they transform the entire appearance. Trust me. Wood on Wood – A Timeless British Classic The combination of cedar decking…