Timber Trends
Timber Trends
Although wood is one of the oldest, most reliable building materials that humans know, it’s also one of the most cutting edge, able to provide an emphatic design-led impact on your next project.
Discover our expert insights on the latest timber trends, developments, products and styles.
Introducing Burnblock® with Remmers: A Fully Certified Fire Retardant & Colour Coating System
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In a breakthrough for the UK timber industry, Burnblock® fire retardant treatment now combines with Remmers high-performance paint coatings.
How Timber Cladding Changes Colour & Weathers (& How To Protect It)
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Timber cladding adds a beautiful, contemporary facade to any building, but as a natural material that’s exposed to the elements, it can change over time.
A Guide to American Hardwoods: Tree Types and Species
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From the opulent darker tones of black walnut to the airy creamy whites of hard maple, the United States is home to an incredible variety of hardwood.
Garden Features and Structures: Design Ideas and Inspiration
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Looking to make the most of your outdoor space this year? A new garden feature or structure might be just the ticket.
Tropical Timber Species Guide: Wenge
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A tropical African hardwood with phenomenal strength and a signature luscious dark brown colour, wenge is a truly stunning, statement choice for top-notch furniture making, joinery and flooring.
Tropical Timber Species Guide: Ipe
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Ipe, also known as Brazilian Walnut, is a central and south American hardwood with a deep, rich brown appearance and truly remarkable strength.
Tropical Timber Species Guide: Sapele
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A popular substitute for mahogany, sapele is an African hardwood boasting a gorgeous golden-brown to reddish-brown colour, along with exceptional strength and density.
A Guide to African Hardwoods: Types, Species & Examples
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For a particularly eye-catching and unique-looking wood, look no further than the forests of the African continent.
House & Garden Room Cladding: Vertical or Horizontal?
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When you’re planning a new cladding project, you’ve got a few things to consider. The timber species, the profile — but also its orientation.
Why Choose Black Timber Cladding For Your House Or Garden Room?
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Daring to go dark? Black timber cladding can provide a bold, eye-catching finish to the exterior of your property.