When you’re choosing timber for your next project, you may notice products labelled with FSC® or PEFC™ certification....
Learn how to build a raised garden bed with our step-by-step guide. Discover the best timber for raised beds, what...
If any garden project deserves a place at the top of our 'best bank holiday weekend projects' list, it is surely...
In our experience in dealing with different kinds of timber and the various grades, we have learned one thing:...
After over 100 years in the timber trade, we've picked up a few key things. One thing we've learned is the sequence...
a concrete fence post installed today will still be standing strong in fifty years, and probably longer. We've seen...
After over 100 years manufacturing timber products in our workshop, we've learned something that most homeowners...
The short version? Paint your walls first, then the skirting. But like most things in our trade, the devil's in the...
A typical landscaping screw has a polymer and/or ceramic coating that can withstand the weather in Britain longer...
Choosing the right firewood matters because each type burns, smells, and throws out heat in its own way. By matching...
When you’re choosing timber for your next project, you may notice products labelled with FSC® or PEFC™ certification. While they are different organisations, both certifications have the same goal: ensuring that timber comes from responsibly managed forests.
Learn how to build a raised garden bed with our step-by-step guide. Discover the best timber for raised beds, what you'll need and expert tips for a successful build. Raised garden beds have become one of the most popular ways to grow flowers, herbs, fruit and vegetables in gardens. Whether it’s a vegetable patch, making gardening more accessible or simply adding structure to your garden, railway sleeper raised beds are a practical and attractive solution.
If any garden project deserves a place at the top of our 'best bank holiday weekend projects' list, it is surely constructing your own raised beds. With the right kit, it's possible to assemble and position the beds within a weekend, with enough time left over for planting
In our experience in dealing with different kinds of timber and the various grades, we have learned one thing: knowledge of grades matters. Without it, you could end up with a timber which is too strong or, conversely, insufficiently strong to suit your needs
After over 100 years in the timber trade, we've picked up a few key things. One thing we've learned is the sequence in which you tackle your garden projects is just as important as the projects you tackle.
a concrete fence post installed today will still be standing strong in fifty years, and probably longer. We've seen concrete fence posts from the 1960s and 70s that still function perfectly. Simply, concrete does not rot, does not decay, and does not allow insects to take hold, nor water to penetrate. It's simply permanent
After over 100 years manufacturing timber products in our workshop, we've learned something that most homeowners don't realise – solid oak doors make a measurable difference to how warm your house feels. Not the hollow core doors from DIY stores. Not even solid pine. Proper, heavyweight oak doors that we've been crafting in the UK for decades
The short version? Paint your walls first, then the skirting. But like most things in our trade, the devil's in the detail!
A typical landscaping screw has a polymer and/or ceramic coating that can withstand the weather in Britain longer than standard zinc galvanising. We've pulled apart old timber decking where standard screws have corroded after 5 years, whilst landscaping screws from the same date are in pristine condition
Choosing the right firewood matters because each type burns, smells, and throws out heat in its own way. By matching wood characteristics to your activity, you get more warmth, spend less time tending the flames, and act responsibly toward future forests
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