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The Bank Holiday Garden Projects Worth Starting (And the Ones That Can Wait)Read more -
Understanding Timber Grades: What Does It Mean for Your Project?Read moreIn our experience in dealing with different kinds of timber and the various grades, we have learned one thing:...
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Planning Your Garden Projects: What to Tackle First This SpringRead moreAfter over 100 years in the timber trade, we've picked up a few key things. One thing we've learned is the sequence...
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Why Concrete Fence Posts Last 50+ Years (And When They're Worth It)Read morea concrete fence post installed today will still be standing strong in fifty years, and probably longer. We've seen...
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Why Solid Oak Doors Keep Your Home Warmer This WinterRead moreAfter over 100 years manufacturing timber products in our workshop, we've learned something that most homeowners...
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Should You Paint Skirting Boards Before Walls?Read moreThe short version? Paint your walls first, then the skirting. But like most things in our trade, the devil's in the...
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What are Landscaping Screws?Read moreA typical landscaping screw has a polymer and/or ceramic coating that can withstand the weather in Britain longer...
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What is the best firewood to burn?Read moreChoosing the right firewood matters because each type burns, smells, and throws out heat in its own way. By matching...
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Gold at Chelsea: UK Timber Proudly Supports Award-Winning 'Room to Breathe' GardenRead moreAt UK Timber, we are proud to have sponsored the Structural Green Oak that was used to bring the Room to Breathe...
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Making the Most of the UK Heatwave: Quick Timber Projects to Enhance Your GardenRead moreThe British summer has arrived in full force, a lot earlier than expected - with temperatures soaring across the...
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PERGOLA KITS: ENHANCING THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF A GARDENRead more -
ENHANCE YOUR GARDEN WITH A PERGOLA OR TERRACERead moreYou can greatly improve the appearance of your garden just by having a pergola/ terrace installed, whether it’s free standing or attached to your home.
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THE ADVANTAGES OF USING OAK FOR HOME AND GARDEN PROJECTSRead moreOak has long been held in high regard across most cultures in Europe, in fact ancient kings once decorated themselves with crowns of oak leaves, signifying their status. Though it’s unlikely we’ll see Queen Elizabeth II swap diamonds for oak in the near future, we can’t deny oak its rightful place as King of The Woods, especially in terms of home and garden improvements. Oak wood can be used to create beautiful pergolas, strong fences, tidy raised beds, solid gates, hardwood decking, stylish...
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OAK FLOORING VS PINE FLOORING - WHICH ONE WINS?Read moreWhen it comes to flooring, there are a lot of tones, textures, styles and materials to consider. If you're set on adding warm, characterful wooden flooring to your home, you can go with something traditional, like oak, for outstanding strength - or perhaps pine, which is a little friendlier on the budget. While both options provide a classic, timeless look to any room, there are some critical differences between the two that you should consider before making your decision.
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4 REASONS WHY COMPOSITE DECKING IS A WORTHWHILE INVESTMENTRead moreComposite decking is becoming more popular by the day. A quick snapshot from Google Trends for "composite decking" searches in the UK highlights the growing admiration for this innovative decking solution.