Plywood is considered a modern material, but it has a history that dates back to the ancient days. It is a highly versatile wood product revered for its strength, non-warping elements, affordability and flexibility. This material is made through the gluing together of veneers, a technique that has been adopted since 2600 BC, common among…
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Timber Maintenance for the Winter
How to Maintain Timber During Winter Season It is essential to maintain your wood during winter as humidity level rise and timber get spoilt easily if not well cared for. If you want to protect your deck, keep reading this article to find out how you can care and maintain your timber. (more…)
How Is Fire Retardant Wood Made?
Fire and wood are synonymous with each other; put together, they create firewood, a basic necessity in the cold season. However, fire is one of the significant intimidations to wood. When constructing, you want to ensure your safety is catered for. In Manchester and throughout the North West, UK, there are timber merchants and wholesalers…
How To Glue Veneer Plywood
Plywood veneer refers to a class of engineered wood that is used in several different types of woodworking projects. It’s possible to start wondering what exactly veneered plywood is, and why you would want to choose it as opposed to using hardwood. Below is a look at the most popular methods used to glue veneer…
Guide To Tile Backer Board Types
Tile backer boards play a significant role in supporting wall and floor tiles. Different backer boards differ in functionality, weight and size. When purchasing a tile backer board, choose the best one using metrics of availability, purchasing cost, transportation cost, board composition and functionality. Four types are described below. (more…)
How To Paint Laminate MDF
In the following article, we take a look at how to apply laminate to MDF boards for anyone looking to give their furniture that extra shine. (more…)
How To Repair Peeling Veneer On Particle Board Cabinets
Particle cabinet boards are attractive and cost-efficient kitchen cabinet options. In the kitchen, they are subject to a lot of conditions like moisture that could trigger damages. One of the main issues is the peeling of the veneer board. A peeled veneer does not mean that the cabinet has to be gotten rid of. All…
Selecting The Right Timber
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…)
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…)