Timber Cladding Guide: Best Wood Species, Profiles, Types, Benefits & Other Tips
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Contemplating your next exterior cladding project? This is your handy guide to all the cladding basics — profiles, styles, the best types of wood and tips for installation and care. At Duffield Timber, we’ve got over 60 years’ experience when it comes to timber and timber products!
Oak & Pine Compared: Differences, Uses & Benefits
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When it comes to the home, oak and pine are two of the most popular and commonly-used types of timber.
Your Guide to Exotic African Hardwoods: Types, Species, Uses and Benefits
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Learn about some of the world’s most beautiful tropical African hardwoods, why they’re so good, and what they can be used for.
What Are the Best Types of Wood for an Office Desk?
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Looking at creating a desk for your home office? Here are the top timbers you shouldn’t be overlooking.
6 Decking Ideas, Trends & Styles for Architects, Designers and Self Builders in 2020
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A variety of 6 traditional and contempory ideas to liven up your new decking project or to bring dated decking back to life!
Shou Sugi Ban Japanese Technique for Charred Wood: A Designer Cladding, Decking, Furniture and Fencing Choice
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It’s hot at the moment — Shou-Sugi-Ban® is a technique for treating timber with fire, leaving it with a charred surface. Seems a bit extreme? Well, it’s actually a traditional Japanese method that has made a modern comeback.
The best types of wood for… DIY garden furniture projects
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Looking to add a touch of natural, bespoke beauty to your garden? Timber’s just the ticket.
9 Cladding Styles, Ideas & Trends for Architects, Designers and Self Builders in 2020
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Looking for some cladding inspiration for 2020? If you’re a home improver, self builder, architect or designer in search of the latest designer cladding styles and trends, we’ve got you covered. Read on to discover what’s hot on design-led profiles, trendy species, or fixing styles
Best Types of Timber for Decking: Decking Guide, 2020 Trends & Tips
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Let's talk through the best timber species, tips for installing timber decking, how to protect and maintain it, and a few other helpful hints and tips.
What is the difference between timber, lumber and wood?
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We often see and hear people asking about the precise differences between timber, lumber and wood. There are regional variations in usage of the terms, so it’s sometimes a source of contention. Let’s try and break it down for you!