When choosing timbers for your construction works, be it decking in your garden or cladding on a commercial building, there is a lot of jargon involved. One such term that we recommend you learn is Use Classes, and we have got all the information you need right here.
When installed and maintained correctly, timber is a very durable and long-lasting material. Even for external uses, it can last for upwards of twenty years without a hitch! But there will always come a time when some or all of the wood needs to be replaced. Here are the top four signs to look for to know yours is in need of a change.
Sawing, moulding and staining are three key steps in solid timber processing, and we are going to take a look at each in this quick guide.
Have you ever looked at a plank of wood and wondered: where did it come from? If you have, you...
There are many things you may not know about hardwood. Read on to discover some of our top fun facts about hardwood timber!
Choosing to use sustainable timber in your building projects is a great choice, but it’s just the start. In fact, what you do with old timber at the end of its life could be just as important for the planet!
If you are looking into installing fenders but aren’t sure what species of timber is the best to use, we have got you covered. Take a look at our top picks and keep your structures safe.
Renewable materials are those that are infinite, meaning that we will never run out of them. So is timber truly renewable, or is the way we are harvesting it leading to an inevitable end.
The global production and trade of wood products, such as sawn wood, round wood and others have reached record highs since the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) began recording forest statistics in 1947.
Over the years, EcoChoice has supplied decking and timber for renovation, rebuilding, and repairing some of the UK’s most iconic piers.
Here we will look at some different types of wood and how to choose the right stain colour to compliment them.
There is nothing quite like taking a stroll out towards the sea on a pier’s timber decking (especially if it’s supplied by Ecochoice) with the waves crashing and splashing below. Here are our top picks of the UK’s best piers to visit this summer:
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Our timber experts have years of experience and will be able to match the perfect species to your project, as well as provide a quote for sustainable timber at highly competitive prices.