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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. There are a couple of things a carpenter will ever confront that is as befuddling as plywood. It appears to be essential. You may say to yourself…
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. (more…)
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…)
A Guide To Choosing Plywood
Plywood is a solid sheet made of thin layers of wood glued together. The thin layers are made from small grains of wood running at an angle to provide a stiff condition and eliminate any movement in the timber. (more…)
UK Forestry Facts and Figures
Understanding that sustainability is no longer a niche but a norm of today is crucial in every industry, especially in forestry. Forest carbon stock regulation through sustainable woodland management is identified as a significant feat to combat climate change, which is why Theo’s Timber adopts and opts environment-conscious options in the overall timber resources procurement.…
How Should Timber Be Stored?
How to Store Timber Safely on Site Timber is a natural material that is susceptible to damage more than even plastic or metal. Failing to store timber supplies properly results in cost spikes on a building project. When the supplies spoil, financial penalties and delays may be incurred when seeking for the delivery of replacements.…
MDF Wood Trade Terms Explained
In the following post, we will aim to explain some common MDF wood trade terms, for anyone not from the same industry or not yet familiar with them. (more…)