In the timber trade it has always been important to understand the differences between species and end use applications. Moreover, one of the most important ways to select a timber for the job is to consider its strength merits
Traditional chestnut cleft rail fencing (also known as Sussex Rail) has been used for centuries for gardens, paddocks, stock enclosures and agricultural land. In this blog, our expert fencing division provide a step-by-step guide to help you decide whether
Oak is a popular choice for various woodworking projects, primarily due to its durability, beauty and natural characteristics. However, when it comes to painting oak, there are some considerations to keep in mind. Today, we're delving into the reasons
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
Update after the fire, its a while since we have posted, here is an update. Website Regular comments were that our old website had a lot of information but looked old fashioned. Well, here is the new one wlwest.co.uk
In my last blog I spoke about the fact that there will be specification reductions in Oak, and continued price increases. I also sowed the seed of thought that we should give timber a greater respect. I recently visited
It's an old joke, but the inference could be nearer than we think! I was at the first Timber Trade Federation conference on European Oak in April held in co-operation with the European Organisation of the Sawmill Industry. Present
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.
Gates have been manufactured by our company for literally over a century. Our gates are handmade to order and we put pride and passion into them. On many occasions we are able to copy existing gates, sometimes our customers brings
