Aaron Millman

A Good Customer of Southern Timber - John Pook from DDE Electrical Engineering came to Aaron Millman from Southern Timber wanting to winterproof a log cabin he had back at home. Aaron went up to have a look at the best options for cladding the cabin. It was then later agreed that some douglas fir waney edge would be most cost effective and look amazing with the area where it was located.

John then placed his order with Southern Timber and within a few weeks it had arrived. Over the course of 5 weekends total John, Aaron and other friends completed the cladding on the cabin. The cabin is much warmer and looks fantastic thanks to the materials and expert help / advice from Southern Timber.

Here at Southern Timber, we are able to supply a vast species of timber in Decking, Cladding and even fencing applications via special order.

If you have an enquiry, please email it to [email protected]

Its finally arrived! Our brand new website is finally live after months of hardwork.

Whats new on the website?

Our website has been completely renovated. It has a direct link to our in house price and stock servers which constantly show the live prices and stock availabilty all within a fully automated system. Every item that is displayed on our site is identical to our system in store making it easier to check if an item is in stock without calling the office. The price is also linked directly to our system in store. It is also set up for nationwide deliverys for pretty much any product. Over 6000 products with images and descriptive text all available to purchase for either collection or delivery, this is a massive leap from our previous site which only featured small shop items and mainly the James Hardie fibre cement cladding boards.

Namgrass Deliveries

 Our artificial grass is manufactured by Namgrass in Belgium. It is supplied cut off a 2 metre or 4 metre roll depending on customers requirement.

Forest Garden Products import and manufacture timber based garden products. From garden sheds and picnic benches their ranges have expanded and now include a large range of products to help make gardens a more relaxing, and enjoyable, place to be. These products enjoy free delivery to most parts of the UK, more details are listed below. 

Xmas deliveries 2024

** Forest Garden deliveries will now be arriving after December 2024. Lead times will vary depending on product and also delivery address **

How to clean Mold and Mildew off Composite Decking

The effects of mold are generally more serious than those of mildew. Mold damage structures and cause serious long-term health issues. Reactions include breathing issues, fatigue and migraines.

Furthermore, those with a mold allergy could experience sneezing, congestion and eye, skin and throat irritation. For this reason, its critical that you remove mold from your deck as soon as possible. While composite decking is resistant to many things, it is not impervious to mold and mildew. Luckily, removing mold from your deck is not difficult. Just follow these steps:

1. Pressure wash. Using a pressure washer, remove as much of the mold as you can.
2. Prepare a solution. Make a solution of vinegar and water with two-parts vinegar and one-part

Mildew and Mold and Composite Decking

Another common issue that composite deck owners face is the growth of mold and mildew. Mold and mildew are similar in many respects – they are both types of fungus that grow and thrive in humid, moist conditions where light is minimal or non-existent. They both start growing when their spores find a suitable environment for their colonies. Both require porous material, such as wood, paper, fabric, drywall, clothing, insulation, padding or carpet. While they generally do not grow on synthetic materials such as plastic, metals and composite decking, dirt left on composite decking can feed mold and mildew spores.

Mold and Mildew differ primarily in their appearance. Mildew tends to be grey or white, fuzzy or powdery in texture and is typically found on plant leaves, making the plants appear to be sick. As mildew b

Hardie Plank Installation

If you’re looking for a versatile, low maintenance weatherboard with a natural and beautiful texture, look no further than our fibre cement HardiePlank® product family. It’s the facade of choice for builders and homeowners alike, protecting and beautifying millions of homes.

Made from advanced material fibre cement, HardiePlank® weatherboard is an engineered cellulose-fibre and cement composite that offers the ultimate in fire, moisture, rot and pest resistance. The board’s unique properties offer major advantages over conventional cladding materials, providing ease of installation, design flexibility and enhanced durability.

1. Make sure the battens are positioned 10mm higher than the recommended clearance of 150mm so 160mm.
2. Setting your batten Spacing. Use 160mm spaces, this will vary with the weather conditions of where it is being installed.
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Hardie VL Installation

If you’re looking for a versatile, low maintenance weatherboard with a natural and beautiful texture, look no further than our fibre cement HardiePlank® product family. It’s the facade of choice for builders and homeowners alike, protecting and beautifying millions of homes.

Made from advanced material fibre cement, HardiePlank® weatherboard is an engineered cellulose-fibre and cement composite that offers the ultimate in fire, moisture, rot and pest resistance. The board’s unique properties offer major advantages over conventional cladding materials, providing ease of installation, design flexibility and enhanced durability.

1. Make sure the battens are positioned 10mm higher than the recommended clearance of 150mm so 160mm.
2. Setting your batten Spacing. Use 160mm spaces, this will vary with the weather conditions of where it is being installed.
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NewTechWood Composite Decking Aftercare

Caring for your composite decking

In recent years, composite decking has become extremely popular for its beauty, durability and low maintenance. People who choose composite decking as their material get to spend more time enjoying their decks and less time maintaining them. Although this decking material is considered low maintenance, it does occasionally require maintenance and cleaning. This guide will cover routine composite decking care, which includes sweeping it and scrubbing it with soap and water, as well as how to remove unwanted things like food stains, mould, rust and scratches.

What is composite decking made from?

Composite decking is a relatively new material, so it is understandable that many people are still unfamiliar with its composition. Learning

Forest Garden also offer an installation service on selected products. So, if you’d rather take a back seat when it comes to building, don’t worry. The assembly service means your new purchase is in safe hands and you can leave all the hard work and heavy lifting to somebody else!

After you have booked in your delivery, you will be contacted separately to arrange the best date for installation. It will usually be assembled by the experts at Forest Garden. Although depending on the location it may be carried out by a third-party company.

There will be a few products, i.e., Gazebos, Vale Greenhouses, and Retreat sheds, that will be available for installation on the same day as you have selected for delivery. Typically, Forest Garden will aim to assemble the product within 7-10 days of delivery however there may be cases, depending on the times of the season and the rem