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Products Featured: Larch CladdingCedar CladdingUsing softwood timber for exterior wall cladding is growing in popularity in the UK and is a cost effective way to make the outside of your home/business look beautiful and natural, whilst increasing its valuation. This blog will go over the top 5 factors that you will need to consider before purchasing your larch exterior cladding or western red cedar exterior cladding. 1. How much cladding do I need to cover my house? When you select your softwood cladding from the Celtic Timber website, we provide options for the timber width, length, and thickness. Before ordering,...

Oak fencing and oak exterior cladding are great choices for home improvement projects. This softwood has a distinct look and is able to withstand generations of wear and tear with good maintenance. How Long Does Oak Fencing Last? An untreated oak fence lasts around 20 years. That’s rather short, but that accounts for the oak being untreated and exposed to moisture and rising damp year-on-year. When you treat the wood, provide annual maintenance, and prevent rising damp, fencing can last up to 40 years and beyond. How Long Does Oak Cladding Last Untreated oak exterior cladding lasts about 30 years....

Featured product: We’re a little bit biased in saying that oak fireplace beams are the perfect addition to your living room to go above a log burner.Whether you are renovating your house, your living room or just the fireplace, our beams will add character and functionality to the feature.Before buying and installing your beam, here are a few tips and considerations: 1. How far above the log burner should I install my oak fireplace beam? Our oak beams are air-dried to reduce their moisture content. However, there is a period of time once it has been installed where it will...

This guide details how to install a beam mantle with a straight bracket. You can buy some using the product links below if you haven’t already. If you have not bought your oak beam mantle yet, you can purchase some from our website too. Oiling your Beam Before Installing Please use a dry cloth or rag (not supplied) to spread/rub the oil thinly over your shelf/beam. Rubio Monocoat brand oils only require 1 coat. Once the oil is evenly spread – take a clean cloth and wipe off any excess oil with a polishing action. Leave the beam/shelf dry for...