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.
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.
Timber Cladding Ideas & Trending Designs for Your House & Garden
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For adding value and kerb appeal to your property, timber cladding is just the ticket.
Your Guide to Factory-Coated Timber: Is It Right For My Project?
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Whatever project you’re working on, pre-finished timber helps you to achieve a beautiful, long-lasting, professional and functional finish – with no mess or hassle.
Wooden Wall Slats: The Ultimate Buyer’s Guide
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As interior designers seek to create smart, nature-inspired spaces, internal wood slats have become a hugely popular design feature.
The Ultimate Guide to Timber Rainscreen Cladding: Planning Your Project
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Rainscreen cladding — also known as splayed or rhombus cladding — provides a decorative, contemporary touch, but it’s quite different to other popular cladding profiles.
What Is The Difference Between Western Red Cedar & Alaskan Yellow Cedar?
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Western Red Cedar and Alaskan Yellow Cedar are both time-honoured, go-to choices for cladding, fencing and decking projects.
Thermo-Ayous: A Beautiful, Durable, Exotic, On-trend Cladding & Fencing Species
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Catch the eye with thermally-treated Ayous, one of the latest additions to our range of cladding and fencing species.
Your Guide to Iroko: Colour, Uses, Properties, Sustainability, Treatment & Costs
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Often dubbed ‘African teak’ and even a timber ‘Rolls Royce’, Iroko is a truly special species, suitable for almost any project.
Your Guide to Some of the World’s Most Beautiful, Best-looking & Luxury Timber Species
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There’s no shortage of dazzling, eye-catching and jaw-dropping wood species. Let’s take a look at a few of our favourites!
Timber Trend: ‘Weathered’ Grey Timber Cladding: Why & How?
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It turns out George Clooney isn’t the only silver fox that has got people swooning — introducing grey timber cladding!