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3 Ways to Use Spalted Wood
Woodworking is a creative art form that allows us to shape nature's raw materials into beautiful and functional pieces. An incredibly distinctive material is spalted wood, which boasts intricate patterns and unique colouration resulting from natural part of the
Is Wenge Wood Sustainable?
Wenge wood is a hardwood which is commonly referred to as wenge, faux ebony, dikela, mibotu, bokonge and awong. It is often used in furniture and flooring due to its great durability and striking appearance. However, sustainability still remains
What is CNC machining?
What is CNC machining? CNC machining is a manufacturing process which has paved a new way to produce products in modern day production. It utilises computer software to control various tools in order to shape and cut a wide
4 Types of Timber for External Cladding
Cladding is becoming increasing popular and timber has been used for this purpose for centuries due to its natural beauty and versatility. There are many species of wood to explore when selecting the materials to buy for an upcoming
French Oak Felling this Spring
Our Managing Directors, Dave West and Simon Smith took an eagerly awaited trip to France this spring to fill a hole in their oak inventory. But in different directions! Dave headed to the north east of France to source
Why Thermo-Timber is the Future of British Hardwoods
When looking to the future, we hope to see a world where sustainability is at the forefront of products, businesses and general life. As a result, the demand for sustainable and eco-friendly building materials has dramatically increased over
Southern Cypress Timber “Swamp Cypress” vs. Western Red Cedar
While the Swamp Cypress and Western Red Cedar are fantastic choices of timber which have many similar features, there are a few things which set them apart from each other. Depending on whether you require stunning timber for
How Does Sustainable Timber Prevent Climate Change?
Climate change is a key topic at the moment, and as both individuals and professionals, it's important that we do as much as we can to prevent climate change, in order to sustain a healthy future. As timber
3 Standout Features of the Stromab TR 500 Matrix
We're very excited to announce our new piece of shiny kit in the workshops - the Stromab TR 500 Matrix. It is a straight cut-off saw boasting unrivalled precision and reliability to complete the most arduous tasks with ease.
2023 UK Timber Trends to Take Notice Of
Timber has become more popular than ever, and for a multitude of reasons. With trends taking place across the home renovations industry creating a spike in consumption, as well as a focus on sustainability, it's easy to understand why.
5 Benefits of Using Douglas Fir for Flooring
Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) is a fragrant evergreen conifer that can grow up to 60 metres tall. It has been named after the Scottish botanist David Douglas, who first imported this tree to the UK in 1827. Douglas fir
Your Guide to Thermo-Treated Meranti
Image: The tallest tree in the tropics, a Yellow Meranti tree found in Malaysian Borneo | Credit: Mongabay What is meranti timber? Meranti (Shorea spp.) is a tropical hardwood grown in South East Asia, such as Malaysia,