Timber Choices
There are many things to consider when selecting what timber to use – whether it be strength, aesthetics, longevity or environmental impact. This is why green oak – especially English Oak – is such an exceptional building material; durable and strong, practical and versatile, individual and beautiful.
Our English Oak timber comes from GIB (Grown In Britain) certified sawmills, which means that it has been sustainably harvested under the scrutiny of GIB. This ‘chain of custody’ scheme will ensure provenance and good woodland management. It is the only scheme that focuses 100% on British woodlands.
You can therefore be assured that your timber has had the minimum negative ecological and environmental impact and is sourced from well-managed forests.

European Oak
Although not as high a grade as our native English oak, the European oak varieties are still a good option; they offer many of the benefits of English oak.
However it should be noted that it is harder to track the origin of the timber, and so although it may have PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification), the timber may of come from variety of sources throughout Europe (Eastern and Western oak have different attributes).

cladding timbers
These timbers are primarily used for cladding our structures, and are available in a wide variety of profiles; from traditional green Oak feather-edge cladding to seasoned Cedar tongue & groove.
Other cladding timbers readily available from our local sawmill include – Sweet Chestnut, Western Red Cedar, Elm and Siberian Larch. Also there are a range of thermally modified British hardwoods, such as Brimstone Ash, Sycamore and Poplar.
Cedar also has its own unique use, in that its makes one of the most beautiful roofing finishes when used in shingle or shake tile form. With its long life span, Cedar shingles/shakes are often used as a more subtle finish on porches, garages and outbuildings.