Timber News & Resources
Discover what we’re up to at WL West Timber, as well as useful information on different timbers, trends, products and services.
Post Brexit Impact on UK Timber Trade - An Expert's Thoughts
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.
Why Architects Should Use Timber Over Other Construction Materials
Timber is one of the oldest low-tech building materials in the world, yet still it remains an essential material to construction and architecture projects to this day. Explore why we favour timber over alternative construction materials.
9 Best Bespoke Furniture Products Unique to WL West Timber
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 timber for bespoke furniture products. Discover more now.
4 Best Woodworking Machinery and Tools - WL West’s Pick
Explore our 5 top woodworking machinery and tool picks - and the reasons why we rely on them so much.
9 Things You Need to Know About Beech Wood
Timber merchants in Sussex, WL West & Sons Ltd work with all types of common and exotic woods, but Beech is special to us. To celebrate, here are nine facts about this unsung hero.
Working Alongside Local Builders
Are you a builder, machinist, joiner, fitter or carpenter based in Hampshire, Surrey or West Sussex? Collaborate with W L West & Sons Ltd. Discover More.
Save Your Spires - Timber Church Restoration
Many church spires need restoration. Save your spire and browse our full range of specialist ecclesiastical timber products designed for church restoration.
Oak, take the Floor! Why Wooden Flooring is Immortal
Does your wood flooring need replacing? Get In Touch. We've supplied quality hardwood flooring to the British Museum & Kensington Palace. Discover more.
Why Planting Trees Can Save Our Planet More Than Ever Before
W L West & Sons are committed to sustainability and giving back what we take. Find out how planting trees can help cool the climate.
Timber Roofing: Shingles Or Shakes - Which To Use?
Roof shingles & shakes remain some of the most used roofing techniques ever. We offer timber shingles & shakes in cedar and oak. Discover more from WL West
External Timber Cladding UK
External timber cladding is a traditional building method that goes back centuries. Discover more about the history & find out more about W L West & Sons.
Oak - It Doesn't Grow on Trees!
The increasing demand for oak has caused some concerns here at W L West and Sons Ltd. Explore why.
Make the Most of Timber!
Use timber wisely, it’s taken years to grow, we should make the most of what we fell and utilise more of the tree, knots and all. Read more.
Sustainability - Do We Understand It?
Sustainable timber is important to our industry. Without new stocks of good timber coming to the market, we couldn't trade. Find out more.
Gates of Distinction
Beautiful entrance gates can enhance your property, and we have been making them for decades. Read more here and look on our website.