Oak Timber Supplier

Where to Find an Oak Timber Supplier ?

Are there DIFFERENT TYPES OF OAK Timber on the market and what should I use for my Project ?

There are a number of Oak Timber options available on the Market.

• Green Oak

These are used as Oak beams, Roof trusses or Oak Timber frames and staircases.

Green Oak is also commonly referred to as fresh sawn Oak. It is more often or not the preferred choice when carrying out building or constructional projects. Ideally mortice and tenon joints should be used as this method will allow the joints to expand and contract.

 

• Air Dried Oak

Oak Beams, Fireplaces, Oak Beams & Timber Frames.

Air dried Oak is a green alternative way of drying Oak Beams. Generally Oak beams are left between 8 and 10 years to dry between 20-30%. Generally the cost of air dried Oak is more than traditional green Oak due to the improved stability of the Air dried Oak.

 

• Kiln Dried Oak

Oak Skirting Board, Oak Furniture Timber, Internal Oak Joinery Projects

The Oak is dried in large Kilns. The amount of moisture left in the Oak timber after the kilning process takes place is minimal therefore reducing the amount of movement or shrinkage that occurs after fitting. Kiln Dried Oak is generally more expensive than Air Dried and Green Oak.

 

 

A good starting point if you are looking to start an Oak project is to ring your local timber merchant as they will be able to advise you on the most appropriate timber for your specific application. Also you will find that the majority of timber merchants are able to offer a Timber machining or cutting facility on site.

 

• Speak to the tradesman who is constructing the building instruct them to deal with the supplier.

 

For further information feel free to contact us in our Swansea Depot South Wales on (01792) 884828. Ask for Dean our resident Oak expert.

Why Choose a Laminate Floor

 

 

To put it in simple terms, a laminate floor is a photocopy of a real wooden floor board. Laminate Flooring is designed to look and feel like real wood or solid wood flooring.

 

So why would I purchase a laminate floor instead of more traditional wooden floors ? There are a number of reasons why you may decide to purchase a laminate floor.

Reasons to Purchase a laminate Floor

• Cost – Laminate Floors are a lot cheaper to purchase than Wood or engineered floor boards.
• Movement – laminate floors are not so prone to movement ( Expansion & Contraction )with changes in climate.
• Durability – Good quality Laminate Floors are less likely mark or scratch as the surface of the boards is a lot harder than you traditional solid wooden floors.  A wooden floor is only as hard as the product that it is manufactured out of. Pine floors are particularly prone to marks and scratches.
• Design – There are a wide variety of different styles of Laminate flooring available on the market.
• Fitting – Good quality Laminate floors are very easy to fit together. Make sure that you check first as certain laminates can be very difficult to fit ( look at reviews online or better still ask a fitter).
• Maintenance – Easy to maintain.
• Changes – A good quality laminate floor generally will not change colour with age.

My opinion of Laminate floors

As an individual who has played an active role in the Uk flooring industry for over 20 Years my opinion of Laminate flooring is very favourable.

A good quality laminate floor will offer high durability and outstanding aesthetic design in a number of different locations within the home. I find it difficult to pick any significant problems with good quality laminate flooring however If I am to be critical for the sake of this article I would say that from time to time customers do mention that it is slightly colder underfoot than Solid Wood or Engineered Timber.

Make sure that it is a decent quality Laminate Floor that you are considering as I have heard some horror stories on poor quality laminates.

If you require any further information on Laminate flooring or what we would recommend please feel free to give us a call at our Swansea Depot South Wales on ( 01792 ) 884828 and ask for Dean.

Plastic & PVC Decking

 

Composite Plastic & PVC Decking vs Wooden Decking

Over the last few years the composite and Plastic PVC Decking market has grown considerably.  We have a wide knowledge on composite decking and are stockists of Millboard and Trex decking along with the more traditional wooden decking options.

 

There are many advantages to having composite or PVC Decking:

• Low Maintenance
• Does not rot or warp
• Anti – Slip properties
• Resistant to fading and sun damage
• Quick and easy installation
• 25-year guarantee

A little background information on Plastic PVC & Composite Decking products and the options that are available:

Millboard is moulded from real oak, and is a wood free decking system.  It is designed to withstand all different types of weather and will not warp, rot, fade, splinter or lose its original appearance or appeal. It is handmade in the United Kingdom and is the only Decking available with a 25 Year Warranty.

Trex is environmentally friendly as it is produced from recycled plastics and waste wood. It is guaranteed for 25 years residentially and 10 years commercially. Trex is guaranteed not to fade, stain, rot or split.

We have noticed a change in the market over the last few years as our customers are now looking for maintenance free or low maintenance products for the garden.  With the composite decking the main advantages are the anti-slip and Low maintenance.

We have on display the extensive range of decking available and are suppliers of softwood, hardwood, composite and PVC decking.

The composite decking, is designed for the DIY and commercial market but if you do need someone to fit your composite decking, there are a number of quality carpenters available.

For further information on Composite & PVC Decking please call our Dedicated decking sales line on ( Swansea, Carmarthen South Wales ) 01792 884828

Now Supplying Swansea,Cardiff & South Wales Composite Decking

 

Which Composite Decking should i choose ?

We have now started delivering Composite & PVC Decking products to Cardiff, Bridgend and all over South Wales.

In the last 10 years we have noticed a number of changes in the Low maintenance Decking ranges that are available along with changes in their durability and performance.

Composite Decking 10 years ago as opposed to today has come on a lot. Hollow composite decking was primarily what use to be the composite decking of choice in the early 2000.

Characteristics of Hollow Composite Decking in 2000s.

 

Pros of Old Style Composite 

• Low Maintenance.
• Looks aesthetically pleasing.
• Contemporary Design Colours.
• Low Slip Rating.

 

Cons of Old Style Composite

• Primarily Hollow composite Decking.
• Short Lengths.
• Prone to excessive expansion and contraction.
• Prone to becoming Brittle.
• Short Life span.
• Expensive.
• Not anti-Slip
• Limited Colour Choice.

Thank Goodness Low Maintenance decking has a come a long way since the year 2000.

 

DECKING IN 2016

Even though we do still sell a small amount of the old type Hollow composite decking this style has been quickly replaced by the more durable decking products of 2016.

PVC or Composite Decking in 2016 

Advantages

• Warrantied up to 25 Years
• Fully anti-slip
• Long Lengths
• Reduced expansion and contraction issues.
• Hard wearing.
• Wide range of colours and finishes.
• Commercial warranty

 

Our View of What Maintenance free decking to purchase ?

In our opinion the way to go with Decking, taking into consideration cost and functionality  is to use a PVC Decking product.

Budget no issue

If however budget is not an issue then there is composite Decking product called Millboard available on the market  that is beautiful and is also Warrantied for 25 Years.  However Millboard decking comes at a cost.

For more information on Composite Decking, PVC Decking, Plastic Decking or even your Hardwood & Softwood decking.

Call Swansea ( 01792 ) 884828. ( Ask For Dean )

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Plastic Wall Cladding

NEW PVC CLADDING NOW STOCKED

Weatherboard Maintenance Free Wall Cladding Range

Low maintenance Weather board Cladding Range is a range of innovative exterior cladding products that couple the benefits of low maintenance PVC with a choice of attractive finishes.

Advantages of Weatherboard

Textured UPVC cladding gives the appearance of sandblasted wooded cladding but has all the benefits of a low maintenance UPVC cladding.

Durable
PVC cladding is manufactured to stand the test of time. The white products are eligible for an impressive 20 year guarantee and colour for 10 years, backed by an environmentally friendly lead free formulation.

Light and easy to install
PVC cladding panels are designed to make storing, handling and fitting quick and easy. With the weatherboard cladding weighing just 3.15kg per 5 metre board it is 4 times lighter than comparable fibre cement board.

A+ rated
PVC cladding offers a sustainable solution. There are significant environmental credentials with the Building Research Establishment’s (BRE) ‘Green Guide To Specification’ giving PVC cladding an A+ rating when installed with standard components

An attractive weatherboard style board that overlaps to create a neat finish. 170mm wide and 7mm thick, perfect for any home improvement project.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Where would I use plastic Wall Cladding

• House Cladding Finish.
• Summerhouses
• Garden Rooms
• Wall Cladding
• External Buildings
• Utility Rooms.

 

 

Our Opinion of Plastic Wall Cladding ?

 

This maintenance free shiplap wall cladding option is an excellent alternative to your more traditional timber Wooden cladding that is on the market. It is 95 % the way there to looking as realistic and authentic as real wooden wall cladding without the additional maintenance issues.

For more information on your garden cladding Ranges or the PVC Cladding give us a call on Swansea ( 01792 884828 ).

 

Timber Supplies

 

There are a wide variety of different timbers and wood products available on the market in the UK. This is primarily down to the fact that Wood is one of the most cost effective aesthetically pleasing products available.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So what Timber will I need for the job at hand ?. Wood can be placed into TWO Categorys.

1. Hardwood. ( Examples )

• Oak
• Maple
• Beech
• Merbau
• Walnut
• Jatoba.
• Balau.

 

2. Softwood. ( Examples )

• Pine
• Larch
• Spruce
• Whitewood
• Redwood

 

 

Advantages of Hardwood.

• Hardwood is more durable in outdoor timber applications.
• Hardwood has a beautiful grain structure.
• Oak Hardwood can be used to match Oak Floors.
• Hardwood can be easily Stained or lacquered.
• Oak Timber is readily available in the Uk Timber sector.

 

Disadvantages of Hardwood

• Hardwood Timber is generally more expensive with regard to timber prices.
• Hardwood is generally harder to work with due to its density.
• Hardwood generally isn’t as environmentally friendly.
• Quality Hardwood suppliers are harder to find.
• Limited on Lengths.
• Usually need to source hardwood from specialist Timber Merchant.

 

Advantages of Softwood Timber.

• Softwood ( Usually Pine ) is generally cheaper than Hardwood.
• More readily available from builders merchants ( However we still recommend using local timber supplier ).
• Huge range of lengths and widths.
• Can be cut to size easier.
• Softwood is generally easier to work with.
• Is available as Tanalised Timber ( Pressure treated to enhance longevity of timber.

Disadvantages of Softwood Timber

• Generally not as durable.
• Not as aesthetically pleasing.

 

  If the Timber that you require is standard Tanalised Softwood or a tropical hardwood we would always advise you to contact your local timber merchant and discuss the wood options that are available. A timber specialisty is more likely to be able to give you the correct advice on Timber prices and the various characteristics of each wood type.

Call our South Wales depot on Swansea ( 01792 ) 884828 or visit our website for further advise on timber.

Stainless Decking Handrail Display Installed in Swansea Branch

Stainless Steel Glass Handrail Display Fitted in Swansea Depot

With the popularity of Maintenance free Decking products increasing people are turning towards Stainless steel and glass handrails for their decking handrail options.

With this in mind there are a number of outdoor handrail options on the market.

 

You have two types of decking handrails.

• First you have your standard off the shelf handrail products these come as a fully built system
• Secondly there is your bespoke system that is made on site as is the case with the new stainless steel and glass display that has recently been fitted in Swansea.

Advantages of bespoke Stainless Handrail

• More diverse you aren’t governed to set handrail widths.
• Can be built to customer specification.
• Can be altered.
• Can be made to suit building regulations.

Disadvantages of bespoke Garden Balastrade

• Slightly more expensive.
• Needs to be approved by building control.
• A little more complicated to fit.

 

System designed. The Decking handrail system that we have designed has been manufactured bearing in mind the fitter. There are specific components that need to be altered however overall it is a very easy system to install.

 

Give us a call now on Swansea ( 01792 ) 884828 or visit our branch in Swansea South Wales.

Laminate Floors the future

 

Cheap Laminate Floors not always the best option

Living in South Wales Swansea I have been in the flooring Industry for over 20 Years buying selling and advising people on suitable Wooden and Laminate Floors advising customers on a laminate or wood floor to suit their specific needs.

So what is my opinion.

My opinion is this “ I am going to take my profit making head off for a second and discuss the practicalities of Laminate Flooring”.

The main factor with Laminate Floors is “ You get What you pay For “.

We have all heard the horror stories whereby the floors wont fit together or they are chipping on the joins. The fact is this that shouldn’t happen if it does then the Laminate floor is not fit for purpose. However your newly purchased Laminate Floor must be fitted properly.

 

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• Must be fitted on a Dry Sub Floor.
• Must be fitted on an Even Sub Floor.
• Must be fitted on a Solid Sub-floor.

 

If all of these sub-floor conditions are met and you buy a good quality Laminate floor then you will get as good if not better wear than any other floor on the market.

 

My opinion as someone who is time served in the Flooring Trade

• A decent laminate Floor looks almost as good as a solid Wooden Floor.
• A Laminate floor is easy to maintain.
• A Laminate Floor Is less likely to mark & Scratch.
• A Laminate floor comes in wide range of colours and finishes.
• A laminate floor will withstand more moisture and is less likely to expand and contract.

Overall you can never get a laminate floor to look quite as good or authentic as real wood engineered or solid wood. However with advances in technology they are 90% there.

Caravan Decking

 

Caravan Verandahs & Static CARAVAN DECKING . Fitted throughout Swansea, Cardiff South West Wales for over 10 Years. A Decking system that works.

LOW MAINTENANCE, ANTI SLIP & FIRE RETARDENT Decking. These are the requirements on a Caravan or Park Home.

What decking can I use on My Caravan ?

The concept of a low maintenance PVCu Deking board is not a new one. This is why there are a number of Caravan and Low Maintenance Decking options on the Market.

What are the advantages of using Plastic PVCu Decking Boards on Caravans ?

 

 

• Low Maintenance
• Anti Slip
• No Sanding or Painting.
• Stain Resistant.
• Scratch Resistant
• Mould & Algae Resistant
• 100% Lead Free
• Wood Grain Pattern.
• Concealed Fixings
• Excellent Drainage.
• Steel Joist System designed to Improve durability and Fire Ratings.
• Class 1 Fire Rated.
• Can be dismantled and re used.
• Tongue & Groove design.

Plastic Verandah Decking VS Wooden Decking.

Wheras in years gone by wooden decking has been accepted and even endorsed on the Static Caravan Sites this is no longer the norm. With the introduction of more stringent rules and fire regulations placed on Caravan Decking structures the Static caravan park owners are ruling out the use of Wooden decking and replacing it with PVC or Plastic Decking Boards.

 

For more information or to speak to an expert on Caravan Decking call Swansea 01792 884828 and ask for Dean who will be able to assist you with any of you questions.

Or visit our Caravan Decking Display area at our Swansea Branch South Wales

Bathroom Wall Panel Cladding

What wall cladding or wall covering can I put in the bathroom as an alternative to bathroom tiles ?

 

There are a number of bathroom wall panel cladding alternatives available on the market we have looked at a couple of these Plastic panel alternatives and made a summary.

In our opinion.

Plastic Wall Cladding is practical clean easy to maintain bathroom option. We have highlighted a number of advantages of the bathroom panels –

Advantages

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• They are very Low Maintenance and can be easily cleaned using a shower cladding cleaning solution.
• They eliminate the problem of the issues of grout turning black between the tiles.
• PVC showerpanels can be used to clad over existing tiles or wall coverings.
• A carpenter can fit them
• A+ Environmental Rating
• Fire Resistant
• Low weight
• 20 Year Warranty on certain products.
• Huge range of colours.
• Easy to maintain and clean.
• Bathroom Cladding Panels are a Cheaper to install than conventional tiles
• Wall panels offer easy access.

 

The negative aspects of bathroom wall panels are as follows –

 

• You will Need a flat wall if you are sticking directly to tiles or wall.
• If walls are uneven wall cladding should be fitted on battons.
• Need to be installed correctly or they will hold water in the corners.
• Are slightly thicker than tiles.
• Lower grade wall panels will mark easier than tiles.

 

Overall the positives far outweigh the negatives so in our opinion if it is time for a change the bathroom wet area panels are a really good alternative to Tiles.

 

Give us a call on Swansea 01792 884828 if you require any further information we will be more than happy to assist your enquiry.

Solid Oak Flooring

Solid Oak Flooring by the very description is a solid Oak Wooden Flooring board that is popular in Swansea South Wales primarily used as a finished floor covering.

Oak is by far the most commonly used species of wooden flooring available on the market. This is primarily due to a number of key factors –

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Oak flooring is a bright & Airy wood flooring solution this is due to its unique colour and beautiful grain texture.
2. Oak Grain – The natural grain texture of Oak floors offer uniformity. Oak offers a prominent grain structure which will give a smoother more uniform texture.
3. Aesthetically pleasing - Oak Flooring Matches and blends well with the majority of Interiors.
4. Oak is dense and sturdy making it an excellent shock absorber.
5. Rougher rustic look gives character to the home.
6. Oak is a renewable resource.
7. Oak flooring can be easily stained or varnished to give the perfect match to interior furnishings.
8. Can be sanded and refinished.
9. Vast range of Oak flooring finishes and products available on the market.

 

Areas to consider when purchasing your solid Oak flooring

1. Is the concrete or wooden sub floor level enough to fit a wooden floor.
2. Is your concrete or wooden sub floor dry.
3. Solid wooden flooring will mark and scratch with age.
4. Your wooden floor will get darker with age.
5. Your wooden floor will expand and contract.

 

Solid Oak flooring is available in wide range of different finishes Lengths and Widths and therefore If you have an idea of the look that you are trying to achieve this will narrow the search.

 

For more information on Solid Oak flooring or to see our full stock holding.

CALL us on Swansea ( 01792 ) 884828 or visit our flooring design showroom