Choosing the best fixings for your timber cladding depends on the profile, style and the orientation of your cladding boards.
Through an underground network of fungi, trees in a forest are all connected by a web of these organisms that swap nutrients in order to keep the whole of the wood alive.
The Earth is home to 3 trillion trees. However, when you learn that number is half the amount that covered the globe when human civilization arose, your stomach turns with guilt.
Installing a sub-structure is imperative when you are building decking. This is because it is the foundation of your deck. It might not be the part that everyone sees but it is certainly the most important part.
Your once beautiful decking is now looking sad, tired and just a little bit grubby. You want to breathe new life into your garden haven, but where do you start and what should you use?
Did you know that your decking can also be an area that can do good for the environment!
Here at EcoChoice, we know the importance of protecting your external timber from weathering. Over time, all external wood will start to show the effects of being exposed to the elements.
If wood is outside, exposed to the wind, rain, and sun, its aging, or weathering, will inevitably start to happen. Understanding how timber weathers will help you select the right wood and the right maintenance schedule, for your external timber installations.
Timber is extensively used in the manufacture of furniture. From high end, bespoke pieces to affordable mass-produced items, wood is one of the most useful materials we have for furnishing our homes.
Beautiful, sustainable and offering a range of benefits over untreated timber, Thermo treated wood is a popular choice for a wide range of wooden construction projects, especially decking and cladding. Here, we take a closer look at this innovative material.
Timber is one of the oldest and most versatile building materials we have. Used to create everything from shelters and bridges to grand manor houses, new builds and eco-homes, timber can be used to build almost anything.
EcoChoice recently supplied timber cladding for a project on the edge of the Peak District National Park. The building, which had been completely renovated, was clad in Siberian larch and the finished result looked fantastic.