Framing & Cladding

Defense against the Elements

Wood can be used for a range of different outdoor features, from practical applications such as decks, retaining walls, sheds and fences to more decorative structures such as gazebos and pergolas.

Wood can create a feeling of tranquillity when used in the natural surrounds of a garden or outdoor area. There are a number of different species of wood that can be used for different features, and some of these will require treatment to aid their longevity.

Before starting on a building project you should check with you local authority that the proposed height, location and type of project complies with local planning building rules and whether any consents are required.

Read about the research used to back the claim that the piece of wood referred to in the commercial is carbon-neutral here.

Learn more about the different ways that wood can be used to enhance your living environment.
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Choosing wood as your framing and cladding material will provide your home with structural integrity and provide protection against the elements for generations to come - and it's good for the planet!