The simple action of installing a driveway gate can make a huge difference to your property by clearing demarcating the boundary between the outside world and your home. Customised driveway gates can match the size and style specifications of your
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
When it comes to beautiful and versatile timbers, olive wood certainly deserves a special mention. At W.L. West & Sons Ltd, we are thrilled to announce that we offer stunning high-quality olive wood fit for a wide variety of
Using timber in situations that are open to the elements means that suitable species need to be selected. In the UK, home hardwood species are really down to two options that are durable, Oak or Chestnut. For softwoods Larch
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
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
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
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
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.
