Treating timber, particularly softwood, with preservatives, or putting it through specially designed industrial processes, can significantly extend its lifespan.
Some people believe that wind turbines can get even greener. Does the future of wind power lie in timber again? We decided to find out.
We take a closer look at the use of Greenheart wood in the civil and marine industries, and uncover the benefits of choosing reclaimed over other timber types.
We take a closer look at the benefits of using FSC certified timber products and how they are already making a difference throughout the building, civil, landscaping, and marine industries.
Timber cladding is a natural, lightweight yet durable material which ensures a beautiful finish. In this blog post, we showcase the timber cladding profiles most commonly used so that you can find the right profile for your project.
FSC stands for the Forest Stewardship Council which is a non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting responsible forest management worldwide. Here we explain why you should choose FSC certified products and explain why our forests need sustainable management.
Oak is an incredibly popular choice when it comes to choosing timber, and for good reason. Oak does a good job for just about anything that timber can be used for, meaning that whatever timber product you might want to make, you can do so using the same tree. We explore the key benefits of oak in this article.
People don’t have to stop buying tropical hardwoods, they just need to buy it from independently certified sustainable sources instead. By buying sustainable tropical hardwoods, people don’t just do less damage to the rainforest, they in fact help the rainforest. We explain why that is the case, and how to buy sustainable hardwoods in this article.
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