When you want a smooth planed finish, an interlocking, rainscreen or moulded profile, when you want stable, seasoned timber, when you want longer lengths and a systematic installation, or when you just prefer the aesthetics. That's when you opt for air dried timber cladding over fresh sawn.
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A Green (Fresh Sawn) Oak Update: A Well Oiled Chain
The green oak sawmill summer shutdown is coming up at the end of July. As of this week all the pre-shutdown lorries are full so now we're taking orders for now September lorries. If you're planning timber framing or timber cladding projects for Autumn talk to us about getting your fresh sawn timber in on time.
Fade To Grey: Weathered Timber Cladding
Bright, rich mustardy (or is it butterscotch-y?) yellow, still soft enough to leave a thumbprint, almost. Does that ring any bells to you? If you're a green Oak user you’ll know what we’re talking about. Green oak. Fresh sawn. Straight off the bandsaw, sodden and smelling distinctly of vinegar. But the ageing process kicks in immediately. There is no right or wrong but be assured, the silver-grey natural weathering of Oak timber cladding is not defect and not a fault. It’s a glorious prize you receive for choosing this tough, strong, durable, low maintenance, sustainable, planet friendly, environment friendly building material and letting it be to do it’s thing.
Chestnut Finger-Jointed Timber Cladding
If you’re looking for sustainable, smooth planed, solid hardwood, timber cladding with a long length spec, that machines into any profile you can imagine (ok... read more
BUYING TIMBER ONLINE: Differently Means Digitally
Buying timber online has never been simpler or more convenient. Our stock search tool puts timber selection at your fingertips.
BUYING TIMBER ONLINE: You Choose
We believe you know what you want. Our online stock tool lets you choose.
BUYING TIMBER ONLINE: Collections & Deliveries
So you searched the stock, placed your order, and a few days later, your timber’s here and the gang have got it all packed up... read more
Woodspotters of the World Unite…
#woodspotting As dyed in the wool woodfans we EWT-ers have a pathological compulsion to admire something (anything) made of wood, wherever and whenever we find... read more
Lattice Rainscreen Cladding in Chestnut
We had a lot of fun today. Mr McNally found the beautiful case study project you see here, designed by architects Marcus Innauer and Sven... read more
Western Red Cedar, the archetypal timber cladding
We know fresh sawn Western Red Cedar cladding comes high on the ‘wish list’ for lots of building projects. When we ask our customers ‘why?’ we often hear... read more
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