Monthly Archives: July 2024

Construction Timber from Southern Timber

Ordering timber can be a little confusing - do you want KD (Kiln Dried); Grade C16 or C24 (timber strength grades); pressure treated (preservative) and what section sizes (2x2; 5X2; 6x2 etc)? Why not contact us - our knowledgeable staff are here to help.

Most of our product questions involve timber sizes and timber treatment. Another time we will look at timber grading and typical timber products. First up we have timber sizes.

Timber section sizes – 47mm x 150mm or 6 x 2?

We tend to discuss timber in both metric and imperial timber sizes without pause. This is generally OK when handling timber every day, but not so helpful if you don’t. Because we stock construction timbers from 2 x 2 (aka 47mm x 50mm) up to 9 x 2 (75mm x 225mm) combined with a variety of lengths means staff experience is important.

When customers place an order our sta

Planning and constructing your featheredge fence

This is not a definitive account on constructing a featheredge fence and assumes a moderate amount of DIY knowledge. When deciding on whether to DIY or employ a tradesman remember there will be a considerable amount of work involved during construction. However, these fences are flexible and create a sense of uniformity particularly in sloping gardens.

Featheredge panels or featheredge boards?

While featheredge panels are quick to install on level ground, they are not so quick and easy to install on irregular height gardens. You also need to consider whether the final design is intended primarily for appearance or privacy, for security or safety?