Timber cladding has always been a popular choice among homeowners, and it’s easy to see why – there is a huge variety to choose from, with each species and profile offering its own distinct, natural feel. The cladding of your home more often than not provides your first impression to visitors and guests, and as such the industry is constantly evolving to help consumers stay on trend. Read more
LVLs start their life just as any timber product does, as a tree in a vast timber forest. The unique manufacturing process used to create LVLs means that when a tree deemed worthy to be an LVL, it is in for a wild ride. Read more
There is a new kid on the block and it is stronger, more durable and more versatile too. LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber) is a wood-based product and it’s most common use is as structural timber. It is manufactured by peeling sheets of timber from a log. Then cutting them to any given size, pressing a number of sheets together to form a length of engineered timber. This process makes LVLs quite unique and gives them a number of advantages over standard timber products. Read more
As summer draws to a close, you might be expecting your latest energy bill to arrive in the mail any day now. After a slew of scorching hot days, you might not be surprised when the bill that arrives is larger than usual. Trying to economically keep your home cool is like walking a tight rope. There’s a fine line between blowing up the energy bill and keeping the temperature inside your home bearable.
‘Sustainable’ is a buzz word in the construction industry. You can say the same for ‘green’, ‘environmental’ and ‘eco’. As we evolve and with extensive science to lead us, there is clearly no other path to take. Sustainability is the way of the future.
Integrating sustainable practices into your business makes your service more desirable. Especially to a market who are hungry to know that you can create their projects with green practices, renewable resources and eco-friendly materials.
Technology is continuously advancing. So to ensure you stay ahead of the pack we detailed a few of the most important trends you should be aware of.