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There is a wide range of chipboards, and they can be used for an array of reasons. If you are interested in T&G chipboard flooring, this brief list might be of interest. (more…)
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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).…
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…
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…)
Guide To Carcassing Timber
Carcassing timber, often referred to as the first set wood, may be visible and sometimes not, but it is still an integral part of any building structure. (more…)
Best Wood Decking Materials
In a world full of diversity and advanced technology, it’s not surprising to find that wood decking options have increased rapidly over the recent years. It wasn’t that long ago when wood decking varieties were limited to two-three species. Thanks to the importation of different woods from numerous parts of the words, there’s now a…
Hardwood Timber FAQs
4 Facts You Need to Know about Hardwood Timber Hardwood has been at the core of the construction industry for decades. It is naturally durable because it is obtained from slow-growing, broad-leaved woody vegetation. At Theo’s Timber Limited, we use hardwood timber to make a wide range of products including soft boards, bespoke flooring material,…
Oak Veneer vs. Solid Wood
The beauty of wood products is that no two types are the same, so it is important to understand the differences when selecting timber for various projects and pieces of furniture, as they all have varying advantages depending on requirements. (more…)
UK Timber Industry Facts
The United Kingdom has a favourable weather condition that enables the growth of trees. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that the UK produces enough timber for the local use and as an export. (more…)
Seeing The Wood From The Trees
Timber originated from woods from the forests. The use of wood in building and construction dates many years back where people used trees to construct shelters. So far, trees are the only grown source of building material. (more…)