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The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) has highlighted concerning outcomes of the 2021 Timber supply chain, as the industry faces timber shortages.  Mainly brought on by the ongoing pandemic, the volatile market, and the high global demand for timber and related products. In recent years, the UK has been privileged to have access to plentiful stock of materials with extremely short lead times, particularly in 2019 due to significant stock piling ahead of Brexit. In October 2020 the TTF repo …

The timber and building industries are continuing to face price increases, we take a look how things stand in July 2021.  Back in January 2021 we looked at the industry concerns regarding forthcoming price increases and a worrying prediction of a decrease in stock availability across the UK. Here we take another look at what the effect has been so far and what may be impacted in the near future.  Where are we now? At the beginning of July 2021 the Construction News reported that statis …

Garden sheds and buildings are an important part of any garden, no matter how big or small it is. They are ideal for storing everything from lawnmowers and equipment to outdoor furniture and protecting it from the weather. Garden sheds make excellent tiny workshops; and are the ideal solution for getting your hobbies out of the kitchen. As a result, garden sheds do not have to be expensive. Therefore, in this blog, we have listed five low-cost options for different needs and garden sizes. &nbs …

Are you wanting to discover the secret to keeping your artificial grass looking fresh? Our guide will show you how! Artificial grass is a dream come true for families around the country, as it allows you to say buh-bye to hours of mowing overgrown lawns, scavenging to eliminate pesky weeds, and attempting to get rid of large muddy messes that your actual grass turns into after the unpredictable British weather. Instead, you can spend your spare time enjoying your outdoor space doing what you lov …

Looking for internal doors, but don't know where to start? Our guide is here to help. When choosing interior doors, the biggest motivation in our decision-making are most commonly cost and size, both of which are factors that we are not able to be flexible on.   However, with so many options available (at Howarth Timber & Building Supplies, we offer 200+ internal doors through our website), there are a few things you might need to think about to help choose the right one for the ne …