Specialising in graded roofing batten

Specialising in graded roofing batten
by Jennie Ward|15 April 24|Build, Supply
Timber Development UK meets Shaun Revill of SR Timber, a timber supplier focused on promoting BS5534-graded quality roofing battens to the UK market. Shaun Revill is the SR in SR Timber. He co-founded the business in 2005, and is well-known in the trade as a specialist in timber roofing batten....
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The Signature standard for outdoor living
by Jennie Ward|15 April 24|Build, Supply
Composite decking brand Trex has launched Signature, its premier collection now available through Arbor Forest Products. Trex Signature decking offers the ease of maintenance and high performance of WPC with a proprietary shell formulation that delivers a realistic representation of wood, while offering exceptional durability and a 50-year residential warranty....
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Timber painting made easy
by Jennie Ward|14 April 24|Build, Supply
A rising trend with homeowners is the ability to paint timber to match colour palettes and interiors, as well as create statements. Timber staircases in particular offer a ‘blank canvas’ where a lick of paint can instantly add character.  Richard Burbidge's Elements range, which was previously only available in Oak,...
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New workshop aims to simplify American hardwood lumber grading
by Jennie Ward|14 April 24|Build, Supply
The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) has created a video workshop to provide an explanation of the grading rules for American hardwood lumber.  The National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) rules are still the national standard for the US hardwood industry and form the basis for grading of export lumber. They...
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Composite prime poised for growth following investment into new training course
by Jennie Ward|14 March 24|Build, Supply
Composite decking supplier Composite Prime has launched a new product training installation course... Accredited by LANTRA, the course has been built to pioneer the development of a standard to ensure the high-quality installation of composite decking in the UK landscaping and construction industry. Supplying over £25,000,000 of composite decking product...
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Product Safety Plywood
Product Safety Report: PAGED BirchPly FR Plywood
by Jennie Ward|11 February 24|Build, Supply
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued a Product Safety Report for PAGED BirchPly FR Plywood for use in construction works, found not to consistently achieve the declared reaction to fire performance. The report states: "Testing in accordance with EN 13501-1:2018 has found that the product may not...
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New chapter for Oxford Story Museum
by Jennie Ward|09 January 24|Supply
Gripsure has played a key part in the transformation of the Story Museum in Oxford. The much-loved attraction has undergone a £6 million revamp, which involved extending, altering and refurbishing a mixture of existing buildings to create space for interactive exhibitions, displays, theatre performances and activities. At the museum's core...
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Sustainable Accoya cladding adds stunning finish to contemporary farmhouse
by Jennie Ward|09 October 23|Build, Supply
Sustainable Accoya cladding from International Timber has been used for the construction of a self-build farmhouse in Salisbury, designed by award-winning architect practice Adam Knibb Architects. Waldens Farm is a four-bed property located in West Grimstead with beautiful views of the surrounding landscape. Accoya timber cladding from International Timber features...
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King Charles III visits James Jones & Sons sawmill
by Jennie Ward|09 October 23|Supply
His Majesty King Charles III visited James Jones & Sons. Aboyne sawmill earlier this month to commemorate the completion of the sawmill’s extensive, five year, £15 million redevelopment programme. His Majesty first visited the sawmill in 1999 when he was Prince of Wales and many employees are still with the company...
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Creative storage with James Latham
by Jennie Ward|12 September 23|Build, Supply
Creating furniture out of unfamiliar materials was the goal for students at a leading furniture-making college. James Latham is a long-time supplier of Rycotewood College in Oxfordshire, one of the country’s leading institutions for vocational training for furniture design and making. Rycotewood has delivered furniture training in Oxfordshire since 1938,...
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