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Timber Treatment

Written by Beth Bright

Use a wood preserver to treat any untreated softwood timber regularly.  We recommend Ronseal Preservers, Ensele is also a great product for sealing ends on Tanalised timber.

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Clean Borders

Written by Beth Bright

When working on a gardens border lay down a timber plank to work from to keep the edges neat.

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Hole Digging

Written by Beth Bright

Place the soil from digging holes on a heavy duty plastic sheet to protect the lawn.  It will make it much easier to get the soil back in the hole.

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Post Caps

Written by Beth Bright

Always use posts caps on upright posts to prevent water sitting in the ends of the timber grains.  It also makes the fence look ‘finished’!

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Seasonal Checks

Written by Beth Bright

Check fences and posts for any rot/damage in the early spring so if any repairs are needed no vegetation will get damaged in the process.

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Post Size

Written by Beth Bright

If you want to erect our Closeboard Panels on timber posts we recommend to use a 100mm x 100mm post for extra strength as the panel are nice and solid.

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Iroko Treatment

Iroko Treatment

Written by Beth Bright

Treat Iroko hardwood products with a teak oil to keep its rich colour, otherwise leave it to weather naturally and it will look similar to oak, a silvery grey colour.  Another...

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Shed Roofs

Shed Roofs

Written by Beth Bright

A garden shed will last much longer if the felted roof is kept in good condition.

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