Hardwood

Bridport House: an extension and refurb to weather the sea air
by Matt Milton|17 August 26|Design
A single-storey extension, together with extensive internal reconfiguration, has dramatically improved a house in Bridport, Dorset, around 1.5 miles from the English Channel. The works included the addition of a dedicated wine room and comprehensive future-proofing measures throughout the residence. All existing fenestration was replaced with high-performance aluminium frames and...
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Turkey bans Oak product imports
by Jennie Ward|10 August 26|Build, Supply
Turkey has implemented a total ban on Oak product imports. The ban, which was introduced on 4 August, applies globally to all Oak product suppliers, and includes products such as red and white Oak and kiln-dried (KD) Oak timber. This means exporters are now unable to ship Oak products to...
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Timber Topics July 2026 | Hardwood flooring
by Jennie Ward|06 July 26|Build, Supply
Hardwood flooring is an increasingly popular choice for homeowners looking to add a touch of luxury to their home, making it a great stock choice for merchants. Hardwood flooring comes in both solid and engineered forms – the best one to choose depends on where the flooring will be used,...
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Softwood imports remain resilient despite mixed Q1 market performance
by Jennie Ward|08 June 26|Build, Statistics, Supply
Softwood import volumes remained marginally ahead of the same period last year during the first quarter of 2026, despite continued pressure across parts of the UK timber and panel products market, according to the latest Timber Development UK market statistics. The combined import volumes of the main timber and panel...
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UK timber imports fall 2.2% in 2025 despite some growth areas
by Jennie Ward|06 March 26|Supply
Total UK timber and panel product imports reached 9.1 million m³ in 2025, representing a 2.2% decline compared with 2024, according to the latest Timber Development UK (TDUK) figures. While the overall figure indicates an overall reduction in volumes, the data also highlights a number of areas where imports grew during the...
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Reconnecting a village: the restoration of Tilford Bridge
by Jennie Ward|11 August 25|Build, Supply
A damaged medieval packhorse bridge has been restored to its former glory thanks to a restoration project involving TDUK member WL West & Sons. According to government data, Tilford and Rushmoor are some of Surrey's ‘most isolated villages’. Both Tilford and Rushmoor are linked by Tilford East Bridge. However, since...
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Timber Topics May 2025 | Give flooring sales a good foundation
by Jennie Ward|01 May 25|Build, Supply
Hardwood flooring is a popular upgrade among homeowners looking to enhance both the look and value of their property.
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Wood import fluctuations stabilise in 2024
by Jennie Ward|11 November 24|Build, Statistics, Supply
Timber imports to the UK have continued to stabilise during 2024, following very similar patterns to those seen in 2023 for the first eight months of the year. The latest figures for August 2024 show imports of the main timber and panel products fell below the levels seen in August...
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Timber Topics May 2024 | Timber Treatments
by Jennie Ward|02 May 24|Build, Supply
Timber Development UK and The Wood Protection Association are working to improve merchants’ knowledge of the different timber treatments and when they should be used. In this month’s Timber Topics, TDUK offers some top tips on how to make sure you’re talking the right language when it comes to timber...
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Wood Species
Wood Species PDFs now available for download
by Jonathan Gutierrez|22 April 24|Supply
At TDUK we have made an upgrade to our Wood Species Library. In our ongoing effort to provide valuable resources for members, we have introduced downloadable PDFs for each wood species page, enhancing accessibility and ease of use. The Wood Species Library has so far offered an introduction to 139...
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