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Are you interested in finding solutions for all your timber needs? Do you know what to look for and where to start your search? If you have such questions, then this article is for you. Timber is an interesting subject that only those with a passion for it understand it. (more…)
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Benefits of Tongue & Groove Chipboard
Tongue & Groove Chipboard Flooring To begin with, chipboard flooring is often referred to as particle board flooring. It comprises a collection of wood made from wood shavings, chips, or sawdust that are not of use. Moreover, these particles are compressed and extruded with synthetic resin to bind them together. The final product features a…
Top Timber Facts
Timber: from tree to finished product Timber!!! Down it comes! The lumberjacks put up their saws and axes to watch the show. It is a magic performance of metamorphosis. After its suspenseful and spectacular fall to earth, the felled tree is no longer a tree: it has already become timber (lumber in USA and Canada).…
What Is Timber Cladding?
Timber Cladding, The Increasingly Popular Choice Timber cladding can be used on commercial and domestic properties to enhance the aesthetics of the building while providing protection too. It is an increasingly popular form of cladding as it is economical and provides good insulation. (more…)
Types of Softwood
Distinguishing the Different Types of Softwoods When buying timber, you have to decide whether you are getting softwood or hardwood. The type of wood dictates the quality and look of the finished good. Softwoods make up for 80% of the timber products on the market. This type of wood creates everything from MDF to paper…
Guide To Choosing Wood Material
How to Choose Wood Material Is picking the right wood for your project a daunting task? Well, it doesn’t have to be hard. Wood comes in various forms, and when choosing the ideal material for your project, there are some factors to consider. (more…)
Types of Plywood
A Guide To The Different Types Of Plywoods Choosing the correct form of plywood can be an art within itself, with so much variety in hardness, durability and uses. (more…)
Uses of Melamine Faced Boards
What are Melamine Faced Boards? Melamine faced boards, sometimes called Conti-board or melamine chipboard, is a versatile type of board with many different applications and uses from bedroom furniture like wardrobes to kitchen cabinets. (more…)
Chipboard Flooring FAQs
In the flooring business, the choice of sub-floor (meaning the material underneath the actual choice of flooring such as wooden, laminate or vinyl) is a vitally important one for a number of reasons. Chipboard is one such option, offered right here at Theo’s Timber Ltd. Let’s look at some of the most frequently asked questions…
What Is Veneered Wood?
Veneered Wood and How it Compares to Solid Wood Veneered wood consists of a thin strip of wood which is glued or bonded to cheaper, solid core panels. These panels may consist of plywood, particle board or MDF, but the wood strips on the outside can be made from a variety of natural woods. (more…)