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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…
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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…)
What is Flexible MDF Used For?
Flexible MDF consists of small curved surfaces that are enabled by its creation mechanism. It is an industry made wood that is made from a series of saw cuts on the board’s back face. The saw cuts are content from either hardwood of softwoods in an industry. The kerfs formed as a result enable the…
Oak Beading vs. Oak Moulding
Getting A Touch Of Class Decorative Mouldings And Beading No matter how much time and money you have invested in furnishing your property, just a few small additions can add a real touch of class making your home into something even more attractive and special. Whether it is period or contemporary choosing from a wide…
The Different Types of Plywood
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 ” I need to fabricate a few cupboards out of oak, so I will buy a couple of sheets of 3/4 thick piece of oak wood and begin.…
A Timber Durability Infographic
Thanks to our friends at Gate Expectations, we like their timber durability chart Image by Yunava1 (via Shutterstock). Ever wondered how long certain types of timber last? We at Theo’s Timber have stumbled across this infographic which details the durability of wood varieties. Using the rings of a tree, this is more of a spider…