Buyer’s Guides
Buyer’s Guides
Any commercial or home improvement project needs careful planning and consideration — you’re bound to have plenty of questions and queries. Our team of timber experts are here to help.
From decking to cladding, from fencing to oak structures, we’ve pulled together our insights into a series of buyers’ guides to help you with planning, designing and costing your next project.
A Guide To Timber Cladding Treatments & Maintenance
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To maximise the beauty and lifespan of your timber cladding project, don’t miss our expert lowdown on treatment options and maintenance.
Timber Cladding Types: A Guide To The Best Species & Profiles
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From the modest garden shed to ostentatious feats of architecture, cladding is at home on almost any type of building. It’s a timelessly popular way of creating a beautiful, natural exterior finish.
Garden Decking Designs, Ideas, Inspiration & Trends for 2025
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Your deck is the ultimate place for relaxation and celebration. Be inspired for your new decking project (or bring dated decking back to life) with this collection of design ideas with photos.
Choosing The Perfect Decking Colour: 6 Stylish Options
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The colour of your decking is probably the most important design choice — you want to make the right call to complement your garden and property.
Wood Briquettes vs Traditional Logs: A Definitive Price Breakdown
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Yes, we all know that wood briquettes are a superior quality wood fuel, but surely this improved performance comes at a cost? The answer: no!
The Hardest, Strongest & Most Scratch Resistant Types of Timber in the World
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Whilst cherished for its natural beauty, some types of wood can be prone to dents and damage.
Your Guide To Slatted Fencing: Design Ideas & Inspiration
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An increasingly popular option amongst stylish garden designers, slatted fencing (also known as Venetian fencing) allows you to make a contemporary statement whilst maximising natural sunlight in your outdoor space.
Western Red Cedar vs Douglas Fir: Appearance, Outdoor Durability and Cost
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Western red cedar and Douglas fir are versatile softwoods with native homes in the Pacific Northwest.
Timber Garden Fencing Treatments & Maintenance: What You Need To Know
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The value of a garden fence is so often overlooked. It adds curb appeal, style and, perhaps most importantly, privacy and security.
Siberian Larch vs Western Red Cedar Cladding: Which Is Best?
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Larch and cedar are perennially popular with DIYers, self builders, architects and commercial specifiers.