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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.

Oak & Pine Compared: Differences, Uses & Benefits

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

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 is the difference between timber, lumber and wood?

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!

Cedar or Larch Fencing? Plus Design Ideas & Inspiration!

If you’re looking to create that ideal enclosed space or define your property, these two often come top of the list. Their physical, technical and aesthetic attributes lend themselves perfectly to the job.

Choosing Your Perfect Architrave Profile

If you’ve invested heavily in the transformation of a room (or multiple rooms) the last thing you want to do is fall at the last hurdle and forgot those all-important finishing touches. Make the most of your efforts with our range of architrave profiles.

Architectural Mouldings: Making A House A Home

Architectural mouldings such as skirting and architrave add the all-important finishing touches to every home interior. They’re a cost effective solution for adding a fresh feel to any room, whilst choosing the correct profile can correspond with any traditional or modern style.

Get Decked Out For Summer

If you are interested in building a new deck extension to your home, we would recommend timber decking. The wonderful thing about timber is that (as long as looking great) it can increase the value of your home.