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Different Species of Timber used for Fences
Choosing the right fencing timber is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when planning a new fence. The type of wood you select affects not only how your fence looks, but also how long it lasts, how much maintenance it needs, and how well it stands up to the UK’s changing weather.
From classic softwoods to more durable hardwoods, this guide explores the most common species of fence timber used in the UK, helping you make an informed, long-lasting choice for your garden.
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20th Jan 2026
A Buyer’s Guide to Preservative Treated Timber
When choosing timber for your next project, durability is imperative. Preservative treated timber offers enhanced strength and protection against decay, moisture, and insects, which makes it a smart choice for everything from garden decking to fencing and landscaping.
In this guide, we’ll explain what treated timber is, how timber preservation works, and why using the right timber preservative can make all the difference in maintaining quality and performance over time!
What is preservati
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21st Oct 2025
Timber Panels: The Unsung Heroes of Construction
Timber panels are foundational to today’s construction industry. Though often overlooked, products like OSB, MDF, and chipboard are integral to residential, commercial, and interior projects across the globe. This article explores what they are, how they differ, and why they are central to the future of sustainable construction.
What are OSB, MDF & Chipboard?
Timber panels are engineered wood products created to improve efficiency, strength, and sustainability in building applicatio
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21st Oct 2025
Timber and building industries hit by price increases and limited supply
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
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3rd Dec 2021