In UK construction, steel and concrete are common building materials. Strong, durable and reliable, it is really no surprise that we see these two all the time! But they are not the most eco-friendly options out there. If you are looking to earn some green points when building, it is wise to look for alternatives which are kinder to the planet and more abundantly available. Enter Glulam.
If you are choosing timber piles for your river or retaining wall construction project, here are a few things to consider to ensure you make the right choice.
Are you looking for something to jazz up your garden this Spring? From brick pizza ovens to flower beds, there are a lot of options out there! One popular addition we at Ecochoice love is an Oak pergola.
Under the umbrella of climate change is our forests - specifically how much of it we have left. We all know we need natural landscaped to survive, but how close would the Doomsday Clock get to midnight if all of our trees disappeared?
Could well-placed forests and woodlands really be the answer to our climate concerns? Let us take a look.
When it comes to “off the shelf” timber flooring, there are a lot of options these days. From varying colours to different sized planks, you do generally have a good amount of choice! But no matter how much variety there is, the flooring is not made for your home. This is where bespoke flooring comes in, and it is gaining popularity at very attractive turn around times.
we want to talk a little bit about Vulcan Cladding from Abodo. This innovative, revolutionary timber is changing the sustainable construction game.
Over the past few years, the number of builders choosing to protect their external walls with this beautiful wood has skyrocketed! But the truth is that cedar has actually been used to create buildings for centuries. Read on to find out more.
If you follow our blog, you have probably seen us mention heartwood and sapwood fairly often. In the timber industry, these are two very common terms. But what do they mean? In case you are not sure, we have put together a quick guide explaining everything you need to know.
If you are using timber to protect your walls and add an aesthetically pleasant finish, here is everything you need to know to fix yours correctly.
Whether to build a deck in your garden or create a new kitchen table, when you purchase sustainable timber, you would like to think you are going to receive good-quality wood. But what does that mean?
To understand more about the future of our planet, we need to also understand modern forest design and why focusing on sustainability in our wild world is so essential.