Wood Works No. 6 – Wood finishes – which is best for my outdoor wood products?
There is a wide range of wood finishes on the market. Here, we take a look at the main types and provide some links to help you in your research
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Wood Works No. 5 – Choosing and using wood flooring
What to consider when choosing and using wood flooring
Wood Works No. 4 – Wood flooring movement
How to avoid movement in wood flooring by specifying and checking it is laid at the correct moisture content
Wood Works No. 3 – Top tips when building a deck
Here are some top tips to consider when planning, building and maintaining your deck to ensure it performs well for many years to come These tips are based on industry good practice, but also on personal experience of planning and building my own deck 15 years ago. As an ‘experiment’, I did not apply any …
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Wood Works No.2 – Timber terminology explained
Wood terminology explained , how to specifiy timber , what is the difference between softwoods and hardwoods , sapwood and heartwood , C16 and C24 timber , treated and untreated timber
Wood Works No.1 – Moisture content
What is moisture content in timber? One of the most important and yet least understood characteristics of timber is that of moisture content. Indeed, over 80% of the investigations into timber problems that we have conducted over the years relate to moisture content. Timber contains a large amount of water when it is freshly felled, …
Welcome to The Wood Shop Blog!
Welcome, and thank you for visiting our Blog! The uses for timber are almost endless. Its excellent environmental credentials and widespread feature in makeover programmes, lifestyle magazines and architectural press has led to something of a renaissance for wood in recent years, a trend which seems set to continue. However, to make the most of …