Find out how timber acts as a natural carbon sink - storing the CO2 that’s taken from the air by the trees that are harvested and used to create timber.
Ekki is a naturally durable timber that’s amongst the hardest species on the planet. Subsequently it is the ideal material for use across a multitude of applications looking for a very long service life durability.
With so many wood species to choose from, selecting the right timber type isn’t easy. Below we share the benefits of using Oak as well as reveal why all Oak is not created equal.
In this blog post, we’re taking a closer look at another advantage that makes timber cladding the first choice across many building projects – its easy maintenance.
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.
It is vital that the timber you choose is suitable for the project’s location, weather and environment. In order to ensure the correct timber is selected, both durability and use class play an important part in the decision process. Here, we discuss in further detail what this means.
What do you do if a product does not have the FSC® logo on it? Is it still FSC® certified or is it from a non-certified or perhaps even illegal source? The product may in fact still be certified by the FSC, but there are a few steps you can take to ensure it is as outlined in this blog.
Trees are comprised of both sapwood and heartwood. You may have heard of these terms, but here we discuss in further detail what exactly they are, what the difference between the two are, how you can identify each type and how their varying properties affect how you work with the wood.
When it comes to decking for a garden, a larger landscaping project or even a pier, there are a lot of options out there. Depending on both your budget and what you want the decking to look like, there are many options for you to choose from. Here we discuss the different types of wood that are best for decking to help you choose the correct wood for your next project.
Groynes are a popular form of sea defence in the UK and many of our beautiful beaches have wooden groynes built on them. They play a vital part in efforts to help protect our beaches from further coastal erosion and to help our beaches be as stable of possible. Although groynes can be made from several different materials, including stone and concrete, here we discuss why wood is a great option to choose.
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.
Building with wood has many great benefits. Timber has been used over hundreds of years to build quality, long lasting buildings and structures. But why is it so good? Here are just a few facts that show why wood is such an amazing and interesting material.