Keruing wood, a versatile and highly sought-after tropical hardwood, originates from the lush forests of South East Asia. This robust and resilient timber offers distinctive qualities and characteristics, with a reputation for strength, durability and a captivating range of
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
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
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,
Ash (Fraxinus Excelsior), also known as European Ash or Common Ash, is a timber that has been used in the United Kingdom for centuries. You're probably aware of Ash from all the press surrounding Ash Dieback Disease, which unfortunately
At W.L. West & Sons we are very aware of the importance of selecting timber that supports your overall environmental goals. We are committed to helping sustainability initiatives wherever possible. Supporting a healthy planet not only has all the
What is Iroko? Iroko is a durable hardwood from the tropical west coast of Africa. Iroko wood is an exceptionally strong, dense and highly durable wood which is naturally resistant to insect attack and decay. Golden in colour, Iroko
The Pros of Framire Framire timber (otherwise known as Idigbo or Frameri) is an exotic African hardwood timber which is known for its versatility and stability. It was commonly used between 1930's and 1960's as an oak substitute, mainly
As part of the construction industry, the timber trade is one of the oldest parts of it. But are we making the most of the timber we use? Could we be more aware? Could we reduce the wastage and
Sustainable? One of the Oxford English dictionary definitions of `Sustainable' is `Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level'. But what does that mean in the timber industry? Timber is a sustainable product, we all know that.
