2025 marked an important milestone for us, as the next generation of the Duffield family took on the day-to-day running of the business.
It was a busy and rewarding year for everyone at Duffield Timber. With fresh energy and new ideas, we’ve remained firmly rooted in the values, care and standards that have shaped our family business for generations.
April 2025 took us behind the scenes at some of the most advanced sawmills in the US and Canada. We explored cutting-edge automated grading systems and, of course, some of finest hardwoods like oak, maple, walnut and tulipwood.
Read more: Duffield Timber in North America & Canada: A Look Inside The Sawmills
Our case studies showcase the wide range of projects we’ve been involved in over the year.
From elegant residential cladding and bespoke decking to larger commercial and community schemes, each project highlights our brand commitment to quality, craftsmanship and customer care.
These case studies are a great reminder of the difference thoughtful design and quality materials can make, and we’re grateful to all our clients for trusting us to bring their projects to life.
Read more: completed projects
After an incredible 38 years with the company, our long-standing Finance Director, Angela, retired.
For nearly four decades she has been a constant and trusted presence behind our finances, bringing care and a deep sense of responsibility to everything she did. Her loyalty, and commitment have played a huge part in shaping the business we are today.
Angela will be sorely missed by everyone here, and we wish her the very happiest retirement.
One of the standout highlights of 2025 was the introduction of the Burnblock® Remmers system. This brings together certified fire-retardant performance and high-quality colour finishes in a single, tested solution.
This industry-first collaboration gives specifiers greater confidence and creative freedom, allowing timber to meet stringent fire requirements without compromising on design. A significant step forward for modern timber cladding and interior applications.
Read more: Burnblock® × Remmers: A Fully Certified Fire Retardant & Colour Coating System
A memorable highlight from 2025 was Duffield Timber’s immersive visit to the birthplace of thermal modification in Finland, where the team gained first-hand insight into the pioneering ThermoWood® process and the production of Thermo-Nordic Pine.
This journey not only deepened knowledge of sustainable, high-performance timber but also reinforced connections with partners shaping the evolution of thermally modified wood for cladding, fencing and decking around the world.
Read more: Duffield Timber in Finland: We Travel to the Birthplace of Thermal Modification
Last summer, we were proud to become an authorised Accoya stockist, expanding our range and continuing to offer some of the finest machined timber on the market.
Read more: Duffield Timber: Official Authorised Suppliers of Accoya
Another year on, and our refurbishments have continued. In 2024, the focus was firmly on the Hobby Hall and shop, with further improvements planned for the counter area.
Over the course of last year, we added solid oak shelving, a striking live-edge slab display and, for good measure, even introduced an oak boule. This brings even more character to the space.
Our goal has always been to bring you the best in timber and provide useful insights and inspiration to help with your projects, big or small.
From delving into cladding and thermally modified timber to visiting sawmills across North America and showing how our briquettes are made, we hope the ideas and tips we shared over the year have made your timber projects a little easier and a lot more enjoyable.
As we step into 2026, we’re excited to keep bringing you fresh ideas, the latest products in the industry and practical advice, covering cladding, decking, oak structures and sustainable sourcing. We’re looking forward to another year of great projects together.
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