Not all timber is equally sustainable. To ensure you are doing your bit for the planet and not greenwashing your construction with claims which do not add up, take a look at our tips for choosing timber which is truly sustainable.
Discover the timeless beauty and strength of timber frame houses. Personalize your home with expert carpentry and timber joinery. Durable and stunning, it's the perfect choice for a lasting structure.
In this guide, we will be focusing on rough-sawn timber. What is it, for what is it used, and could it be the right wood for your project?
Discover how to reduce tannin staining on timber cladding and decking. Learn more about timber stain and its benefits. Read on now.
Discover how decking can transform your sloping site into a usable outdoor space you'll love.
Discover the design versatility of Oak frames, including hidden or exposed beams. Let our timber experts guide you in making the right decision for your project.
Discover the beauty of eco-conscious timber buildings and their role in reducing global greenhouse gas emissions. Join us on a journey around the world!
In the world of timber, there exists a lot of jargon. To cut through the confusion and make sure everybody chooses the right wood for their construction projects, our team at EcoChoice likes to keep things simple. In this guide, we will be looking at the difference between air-dried, kiln-dried and fresh-sawn wood so that you know which would suit your needs.
Discover the timeless beauty and strength of oak frames for construction. Learn why they're the perfect choice for some buildings and not for others.
Climate change is not a prediction, it is a current certainty. We are already seeing changes to our planet as the world warms and our greenhouse gases alter the atmosphere, but there are many more still to be seen. One such change will be to the trees that provide us with timber, which could find its characteristics altered by the rising temperatures and harsher conditions of the planet we share.
When it comes to timber species, we are well and truly spoilt for choice! From Cedar, Larch, Oak or Ekki, there are a ton of options when installing cladding, building a new deck or choosing timber for heavy civil construction. But with so many species, there are many that go unnoticed which deserve more attention. One such timber is Greenheart, which our team at EcoChoice wants to put in the limelight.
In UK construction, steel and concrete are common building materials. Strong, durable and reliable, it is really no surprise that we see these two all the time! But they are not the most eco-friendly options out there. If you are looking to earn some green points when building, it is wise to look for alternatives which are kinder to the planet and more abundantly available. Enter Glulam.