Inspiration & Advice
Are you looking for useful do-it-yourself advice? Do you want to know how to clean your artificial grass, or need some ideas for a garden transformation? At Howarth, we have plenty of how-to guides, product selections, and inspired themes to help you towards making your home or next garden project a success!
We are much more than just timber, and with our innovative ideas and practical advice, you can create a home to be proud of.
Cleaning composite decking
How to clean composite decking and how to cut composite decking guide available here!
Best way to clean composite decking
Your deck is most likely outside and therefore obviously going to get a little dirty from time to time, so we have outlined some cleaning solutions below to any problem that may occur, to ensure your composite decking remains beautiful.
Dirt and Debris
To remove dirt and debris, first you should wash away the debris using a hosepipe (the more powerful the better),
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3rd Dec 2021
Insulation Explained
A guide to how insulation can save you time and money, keeping your home warm and peaceful.
A poorly insulated home can cost you a lot of money and energy. This is because you will naturally need to use heating and cooling devices (such as radiators and fans) to get the right temperature that good insulation would be able to help with. Therefore, insulating a building can greatly reduce your energy consumption.
When we talk about insulation, it’s important to remember that whilst the
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3rd Dec 2021
Cladding Case Studies
Cladding can be used in a number of ways to enhance a building or construction, improve it’s strength and protect it from natural elements such as the weather, sunlight and water absorption. Here we take a look at some examples of cladding used for various businesses.
Orchard Care Home – ArborClad Thermal Clear Pine
Howarth’s ArborClad Clear Pine cladding was specified because of it’s attractive appearance and sustainability benefits. At the Orchard Care Home it is incorp
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3rd Dec 2021
Project: Summer House
Delve into Tom Wild's summer house project, created using materials from Howarth Timber & Building Supplies.
Tom Wild set upon a project to build a summer house in his back garden, with storage and relaxation in mind. One side of his summer house acts as a traditional garden shed storing tools and gardening equipment. The other side is where Tom relaxes and unwinds with a drink.
The shed part of his build has a LED strip light and 2 gang sockets. The summer house has a double door with
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3rd Dec 2021
Garden Fence Ideas
Check out a selection of projects from our customers for fencing inspiration!
There are two main reasons to install fencing: either to serve a specific purpose or to create a visually appealing boundary for your garden. It is a good idea to choose the best option for your space and preferred style out of the numerous options, which range from fence panels to a picket fence. Here are some suggestions for garden fences from our buyers and sellers:
The addition of plants to fences can significan
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3rd Dec 2021