Discover how decking can transform your sloping site into a usable outdoor space you'll love.
Discover the design versatility of Oak frames, including hidden or exposed beams. Let our timber experts guide you in making the right decision for your project.
Discover the beauty of eco-conscious timber buildings and their role in reducing global greenhouse gas emissions. Join us on a journey around the world!
In the world of timber, there exists a lot of jargon. To cut through the confusion and make sure everybody chooses the right wood for their construction projects, our team at EcoChoice likes to keep things simple. In this guide, we will be looking at the difference between air-dried, kiln-dried and fresh-sawn wood so that you know which would suit your needs.
Discover the timeless beauty and strength of oak frames for construction. Learn why they're the perfect choice for some buildings and not for others.
Climate change is not a prediction, it is a current certainty. We are already seeing changes to our planet as the world warms and our greenhouse gases alter the atmosphere, but there are many more still to be seen. One such change will be to the trees that provide us with timber, which could find its characteristics altered by the rising temperatures and harsher conditions of the planet we share.
When it comes to timber species, we are well and truly spoilt for choice! From Cedar, Larch, Oak or Ekki, there are a ton of options when installing cladding, building a new deck or choosing timber for heavy civil construction. But with so many species, there are many that go unnoticed which deserve more attention. One such timber is Greenheart, which our team at EcoChoice wants to put in the limelight.
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.
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.
we want to talk a little bit about Vulcan Cladding from Abodo. This innovative, revolutionary timber is changing the sustainable construction game.
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.
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?
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