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From stylish wooden decking to stunning gazebos and pergolas, solid oak beams are the key to building a sturdy structure that’s as strong and robust as it is striking, providing much-needed shelter come rain or shine, so you can enjoy your home to its full potential whatever the weather. And it’s not just your garden space that […]

In any home, skirting boards play a big part in creating character and shaping the overall look and feel of a room, so important that your skirting boards are well-fitted and maintained for both practical and aesthetic purposes. To be able to do that, you need to make sure that each skirting board cut neatly […]

With summer around the corner and the sunnier, or at least dryer, weather slowly starting to return, now’s a good time to crack on with all the outdoor elements of property maintenance that you’ve probably been putting off since the same time last year. If your list of chores includes any roofing or cladding work, […]

Do you know your bullnose from your chamfered, ogee, or torus skirting boards? And which material is best for skirting boards? It’s not as complicated as it sounds. Plastic vs. wood Plastic skirting boards, usually made from UPVC, are a lesser-known alternative to traditional wooden skirting boards. Since they can be mass-produced more easily, plastic […]

If you have recently installed or have existing hardwood timber decking, you’re going to want to ensure that it stays in the best possible condition. There are a couple of ways to do this – oil or stain. Both of these methods are feasible and it is down to personal preference and other factors such […]

Is your hardwood timber wood decking slippery with mildew or algae, or dirty with mud and grime? Don’t worry. Decking is not difficult to clean if you follow our advice. Cleaning a wood deck with vinegar There’s really no need for harsh chemicals to clean your decking. Commercial cleaners can shorten the life of the […]

If you’re looking for sustainable cladding, timber could be your best option. As a general rule, timber is one of the most sustainable building materials. When compared with steel or concrete for example – in terms of energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, air and water pollution, and waste created – timber wins every time. This […]

Cedar cladding, especially Western Red Cedar cladding, is more weather resistance than most timber (and many other materials too). This makes external cedar cladding a great choice for any building, from a small garage or structure to a entire house. Typically, you can expect cedar cladding to last for 40-60 years. How Does External Cedar […]

In June of this year three members of the Whitmore’s Team, Glenn Beswick, Jim Bostock and Phil Jones took part in the Sandstone Trail Challenge to raise funds for St. Luke’s Cheshire Hospice. The Sandstone Trail Challenge is a long distance challenge for both walkers and runners. The Trail stretches for 34 miles/55 kilometres and […]

At Whitmore’s Timber we’re always happy to support the local community. When we heard that Friends of Brandon Wood were in need of some oak timber for an exciting new restoration project, we were happy to step in. Friends of Brandon Woods are a group of volunteers who protect and maintain the 178 acre Brandon […]