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For the environmentally conscious, picking an eco-friendly construction material is an essential factor in building projects. Aside from durability, longevity, and appearance – the amount of CO2 produced, energy costs involved, and safe disposal of a material are important factors to consider. Is timber sustainable? Is composite more environmentally friendly than wood? Whether you’re thinking of getting timber decking, or composite cladding, here are the environmental factors to consider when picking your materials. By the end, you should know whether oak or composite is better for the environment. What is Wood Composite? Timber is timber, but what is wood composite?...

What is CLS timber? CLS timber is kiln-dried, planed wood with rounded edges, widely used in construction for its stability, uniform dimensions and ease of handling. All of that makes it ideal for framing and interior projects. If you've ever found yourself wandering through the aisles of your local timber shop or scrolling through pages of wood products online (which, if you’re reading this article, you probably have), you’ve probably stumbled across it.  CLS timber isn't just another piece of wood; it's a go-to for many builders and DIY enthusiasts alike. But what exactly is CLS timber, what could you...

Oak Barrels for Ice Baths – Wine Barrels and Whisky Barrels Christmas 2023 has been and gone. The hot turkey with all the trimmings has been consumed. The leftover turkey sandwiches have been consumed too. Oh, and that third turkey meal has also. Turkey curry? Then you have New Year’s to deal with. The council has been to collect the recycling, and the guilt from hearing the noise of rattling empty port and champagne bottles is about ready to be forgotten. So your attention is turned to 2024. A year of infinite possibility and opportunity. It is time for you...

Here is where you buy your oak shelves – https://www.celtictimber.co.uk/product/oak-shelves/. Celtic Timber has been providing the UK with the finest quality oak shelves for decades. What we don’t know about oak shelving ain’t worth knowing… Here are a few quick fire Q&A’s to prove that we know our stuff: Can you use oak shelves in space? In theory yes, and they’ll look great. Although whatever you put on the shelves will likely float off at the first opportunity when your back is turned Where does oak get its name from? OAK is actually an acronym for Outstanding And Knowledgable as...