Softwood related insights
When choosing timber for an outdoor project, it is always wise to weigh up your options. This includes when designing...
When looking into timber choices, your first major decision will be whether to choose hardwood or softwood timber. Both categories...
When it comes to cladding for your home or building project, you have three overarching types of timber to choose...
There are tons of benefits to using sustainable timber in your structures. It is a renewable, sturdy, eco-friendly building material that suits a wide range of aesthetics, from contemporary to rustic. But it isn’t always the most durable option. Softwoods, in particular, can need a helping hand to ensure they are fit for purpose. This is where pressure treatments come in, designed to give your timber the oomph it needs to last for many years to come.
Decking is an outstanding option to alter the look of your garden or outdoor patio. It can also be the ideal way to hide unpleasant areas or to expand an area such as a sunroom. It can even be cleverly used to level out a sloping garden- making it more user-friendly.
Here we will look at some different types of wood and how to choose the right stain colour to compliment them.