Garden and Landscaping blog
Understanding the types of timber cladding – What’s the difference?
Your choice of cladding for your outbuildings speaks volumes about it. The exterior of your house, office building, or garden bar is the first thing visitors see, and the cladding …
How do you build an outdoor bar? A straightforward guide to creating a beautiful social space for the sunny months
When there’s the tiniest hint of sunshine and blue skies, you can trust us Brits to flock down to the pub. Yet, now and again, the journey feels like a …
How to lay railway sleepers in the garden: edging and raised beds
What do railway sleepers and a chameleon have in common? They seamlessly blend into any garden, whether it’s modern, rustic or eclectically styled. If you’re looking to exploit the flexibility …
What is the best type of wood for raised beds?
Adding raised beds into the mix of your garden landscaping is a brilliant way to enhance the things you grow and elevate your garden’s look. For those considering building a …
Why timber is the construction material of the past, present and the future
Timber has been used for centuries to build strong, durable, and long-lasting buildings and structures whilst offering a huge number of benefits. But what makes timber the ultimate construction material? …
Sound like a load of shiplap? A guide to understanding and choosing the right timber product
There are so many wonderful words for wood products – do you know your shiplap from your birdsmouth or your peeled posts from your OSB? Navigating the world of timber …
Why is timber in short supply?
Here at Estate Sawmills we have always used our long-term supply partners to build solid relationships which includes buying increasing volumes of timber and landscape products at agreed prices. This …