To create a design which best suits your needs, it is fairly easy to build a screen from scratch using components. Whilst this method may initially seem complicated compared to buying pre built panels, it is fairly straightforward and offers a number of advantages when building your own fence using Western Red Cedar components from Silva.
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Thursday 17 May 2012
How do I construct a Western Red Cedar slatted screen?
To create a design which best suits your needs, it is fairly easy to build a screen from scratch using components. Whilst this method may initially seem complicated compared to buying pre built panels, it is fairly straightforward and offers a number of advantages when building your own fence using Western Red Cedar components from Silva.
Tuesday 15 May 2012
Western Red Cedar Shingles help create beautiful new care units for Douglas Macmillan Hospice
The Benefits of Kiln Dried Cladding and Trim
Why specify Certi-label Western Red Cedar Shingles and Shakes
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Thursday 15 July 2010
FSC Certified timber - the sustainable construction solution
Increasingly, customers are specifying sustainable products due to ethical and environmental concerns, Silva Timber are committed to the pursuit of best practice in the sourcing of our timber. By specifying sustainable timber such as decking, wall cladding or roofing shingles, homeowners can help make their home less carbon reliant, enhance energy efficiency and help protect the natural environment.
Supported by leading environmental & social organisations including WWF, Greenpeace & Nature Conservancy, one way to guarantee the safeguarding of our forests is to specify FSC Certified timber for construction projects and builds wherever possible.
We're proud of our links with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and are pleased that a host of our timber products are available with FSC Certification.
The FSC label provides a credible link between responsible production and consumption of forest products, enabling consumers and businesses to make purchasing decisions that benefit people and the environment as well as providing ongoing business value.
FSC is the fastest growing certification system in the world, with 280 million acres of FSC forests now worldwide.
One of the underlying principles for FSC Certification is to reduce the environmental impact of logging activities and maintenance of the ecological functions and integrity of the forest. By specifying FSC timber, customers help protect the natural forests for the future, providing continuous, sustainable timber supplies.
Not only does FSC protect the forest’s future, but also the indigenous people living in and around the forest. Aboriginal peoples control the forest management on their lands and territories, which never threatens or diminishes their resources or tenure rights. FSC promotes strong, healthy communities and provides sustainable economies in those areas.
The FSC Chain of Custody allows timber purchase to be tracked the production process - from the forest to the consumer, including all successive stages of processing, transformation, manufacturing and distribution. This transparent and independent verification of the source of forest products allows for supreme confidence that timber has originated from sustainable, responsible forest management.
While all timber from Silva is legally sourced from well managed forests, we recognise the importance that the FSC certification holds in the construction industry and are increasing our stocks of certified timber. Our current FSC product range includes Western Red Cedar decking, cladding, shingles and fencing; Sucupira hardwood decking, Eastern White Cedar shingles and Siberian Larch cladding.
Silva Timber are committed to providing the highest quality timber in the UK from the world’s sustainable forests. For more information on FSC certification or our product range visit http://www.silvatimber.co.uk
Wednesday 14 July 2010
Why Western Red Cedar is the natural choice for decking
Creating beautiful gardens is becoming increasingly popular for homeowners in the
For centuries, Western Red Cedar has been the timber of choice for
The appearance is merely scratching the surface of what makes Western Red Cedar perfect for decking. Western Red Cedar is excellent to work with, being light in weight for transportation, however very durable in nature. Western Red Cedar has twice the stability of most common softwoods, the vertical grain means it is easy to sand, plain, saw and nail and the timber lies flat and straight, holding fastenings tightly and resisting warping, twisting or cupping.
Another appeal of Western Red Cedar is its resistance to decay. Containing natural preservatives that resist moisture, decay and insect damage, Western Red Cedar will provide a deck which will stand the test of time and weather to a stunning silver-grey colour if left untreated. As Western Red Cedar is free from pitch and resin, it will accept a wide range of finishes, allowing users to maintain and protect their natural like-new appearance for decades.
Using Western Red Cedar offers a sustainable option for the environmentally conscious developer. Due to reforestation and regeneration initiatives, there are more trees in
Initially it may seem that shipping timber long distances must be a significant negative factor in the overall carbon footprint of wood products from North America to the
As you can see, Western Red Cedar’s properties make it the ideal choice for decking. To complete a deck, Western Red Cedar is also available as balusters, posts, railings and caps. Any surplus timber can also be used to make attractive planters or benches.
Silva Timber Products are the