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.
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!
10 Garden Trends, Ideas & Features To Look Out For This Year
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When the weather becomes slightly warmer, attention naturally turns to our gardens. Take a look at our top design tips and trends for levelling up your outdoor space…
Your Definitive Guide To Wood Grain: Types, Patterns, Textures & Terminology
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Perhaps its most attractive feature, the grain is what gives wood its distinctive character. Every piece of timber boasts its own unique pattern and texture.