By Dave West What does recovery look like for the timber trade? Escalating demand, rising prices and difficulty sourcing supplies are all consequences those of us in the timber trade will remember from the year of Covid-19 but, if that
Heritage: The Difference Between Restoration & Renovation By Simon Smith For many years, timber frame suppliers W. L. West & Sons Ltd have supplied hardwood and specialist softwoods to restoration and refurbishment sectors, for heritage restoration and conservation projects especially.Â
Ensuring the Conscious Use of Timber By Dave West How many of us who work with machined timber take notice of the trees that we must, initially, cut down? How many of us walk amongst the trees but do not
Post Brexit Impact on UK Timber Trade - An Expert's Thoughts By Dave West The full impact of Brexit is still not really clear, even though we are only a few months away from the end of the transition period.
9 Best Bespoke Furniture Products Unique to WL West Far from just being a timber merchant company, WL West & Sons also provide an extensive range of high-quality finished handmade furniture products as well as a wide selection of raw
6 Best Woodworking Machinery and Tools - WL West & Sons' Pick A woodworker's tools are as much part of the trade as the wood itself. A rather cynical French saying goes that bad craftsmen always just `happen' to have
9 Things You Need to Know About Beech Wood Did you know a beech tree's flowers, nuts and leaves are edible? As of 2016, the most famous beech trees in the world - or certainly the most photographed - are
5 Things PRO Fencing Provide That Other Fencing Companies Don't What do customers look for in business with us? In our and PRO Fencing's experience, usually three things: product quality, value for money, and expert handling. We provide these things
Save Your Spires - Timber Church Restoration Due to their height and typically slender structure, church spires are particularly vulnerable to the elements. Prolonged exposure to extreme weather conditions, such as high winds and torrential rain, means church towers can
Oak, take the Floor! Why Wooden Flooring is Immortal Wooden floors remain a key attraction for homebuyers. They always stand out. Over 90% of real estate agents agree that homes with hardwood floors spend less time on the market and
