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Keep up-to-date on everything Duffield Timber — all the latest news about our successes, team, product ranges, showroom information and cutting-edge developments at our sawmill.
Woodsure ‘Ready to Burn’ Wood Certification Scheme Explained
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Since 2021, it’s been a legal requirement for firewood sold in volumes under 2m³ to carry the ‘Ready to Burn’ certification mark – this means it’s been independently certified to have a moisture content of less than 20%.
Hitting the Road as a Fully Qualified Transport Manager
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Sam Duffield, company director and our Transport & Logistics Manager, has ensured a quality delivery service over the past five years. Now, he's able to provide a more personal service!
Duffield Timber’s Trip to Central Africa: Spotlight on Sustainability
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We go to great lengths to ensure the quality and traceability of all our timber products – which recently involved travelling to Cameroon and the Republic of the Congo!
Yew Wood: A Tale of History, Beauty, and Secrets
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Have you ever pondered how a type of wood could shape history, offer breathtaking beauty, and conceal powerful secrets? Well, in the world of woodworking, there's a remarkable wood species that does just that – the yew tree, Taxus baccata.
We're on course to realise our 2022–23 energy goals!
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From solar power to low carbon wood fuel alternatives, we're putting the planet first with some exciting, ambitious eco-friendly initiatives.
The Future of Duffield Timber: Relocating and Upgrading Our Mill Production
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Duffield Timber has a long tradition of expansion and innovation, and 2022 will bring our biggest ever single investment. Our mill, warehouses and machinery are all being upgraded, allowing the next generation to provide a quality of service we have taken pride in for the past 60 years.
As Seen On TV: Duffield Timber’s Joinery & Woodworking Centre
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As part of the show — The Wonderful World of Crafting — Mike, who had given up his job in architecture to follow his dream of woodworking, was doing what he loves: perusing timbers for next furniture project. If you tuned into Channel 5 at 8PM on 10 October, you might’ve spotted Duffield Timber!
Building With Timber to Optimise Acoustics: Gateshead Sage Concert Hall
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How can timber be used to create an acoustically-perfect environment? For some clues, let’s take a look at one of the many impressive timber projects we’re delighted to have been involved with - the Sage One concert hall at the Gateshead Sage.
We’re a Decking Hero Top Recommended Timber Merchant!
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We’re listed as a top timber merchant on Decking Hero’s list of timber merchants in the Yorkshire area.
And they’re off… Celebrating our 60th at Ripon Races
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On the 19th August, our team celebrated Duffield’s 60th year anniversary at Ripon Racecourse for the annual William Hill Great St. Wilfrid race day.