refurbishment

A step up (or two) for Hastings House: a dramatic hillside extension
by Matt Milton|10 November 25|Design
Galvanized steel cladding sits above the red grandis glazing surrounds An ambitious extension and refurb has opened up a gloomy hillside house, turning it into a light-filled home that anchors new timber buildings onto its steep slope. The house on Millwood Road had been vacant for four or five years....
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Roofing batten helps refurbish City centre hotel
by Jennie Ward|21 September 25|Build, Supply
Around 5,000 linear metres of SR Timber's graded PREMIUM GOLD roofing batten have been used in the recent refurbishment of the Cosmopolitan Hotel, in Leeds city centre. It’s a distinguished Victorian building and one of the city’s oldest and most recognisable landmarks. The slate reroof was part of a wider...
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Hampshire Mill House and Maker’s Workshop: timber-frame transforms a heritage home
by Matt Milton|07 May 25|Design
The extension and the new annexe perfectly complement one another; © James Brittain Cooke Fawcett architects have redeveloped a 17th Century Grade II-listed water mill on the banks of the River Test in Hampshire. They extended the existing home while also adding a new artist studio and maker’s workshop building....
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The Spring 2025 issue of Supplying Timber is online!
by Jennie Ward|16 April 25|Supply
Packed with inspiring examples of stylish and efficient timber buildings, the Spring 2025 issue of Supplying Timber magazine is out now. Look no further for all the latest timber supply news, legislative updates, new products and top tips for building with and selling timber. The Spring 2025 issue is an...
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Gallery refurbishment helps fuel children’s curiosity
by Jennie Ward|25 February 25|Build, Supply
A significant refurbishment project has seen MDF used to upgrade the interactive Wonderlab gallery at the Science Museum in London. The Science Museum is one of the UK’s best-loved cultural destinations for adults and children alike, with a focus on inspiring futures and making science accessible for everyone. This overarching goal...
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The November/December 2024 issue of Supplying Timber is online!
by Jennie Ward|06 December 24|Supply
Packed with inspiring examples of stylish and efficient timber buildings, the November/December issue of Supplying Timber magazine is out now. Look no further for all the latest timber supply news, legislative updates, new products and top tips for building with and selling timber. The November/December issue is an essential read...
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The July/August issue of Supplying Timber is online!
by Jennie Ward|30 July 24|Supply
Packed with inspiring examples of stylish and efficient timber buildings, the July/August issue of Supplying Timber magazine is out now. Look no further for all the latest timber supply news, legislative updates, new products and top tips for building with and selling timber. The July/August issue is an essential read...
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Timber Cladding for Building Refurbishment
by Edinburgh Napier University|01 November 23|Build
Timber cladding is often chosen to refresh elevations in refurbishment projects. It improves appearance and weather resistance, and acts as a rainscreen. If exterior insulation is added to a building to improve its thermal efficiency, timber cladding can protect it.
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Loft Conversions with Timber
by Edinburgh Napier University|01 November 23|Build
Converting a loft into an active living space needs careful consideration due to modification of structural timbers and increased loads. But utilising timber improves performance thanks to its thermal and acoustic insulation properties.
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A panel with character
by Jennie Ward|01 September 23|Supply
Here, we take an in-depth look at Clear-Faced Douglas Fir Decorative Plywood, available in the UK from DHH Panel Products. Canadian Clear-Faced Douglas Fir is a decorative plywood that’s full of character and flair, and often chosen for its distinctive appearance. Its matured, sophisticated face, combined with a wild orange...
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