Treated Timber - Softwood Framed Buildings

We take care to use only the very best timber sourced ethically from sustainable forests.

We focus on using softwood as it is a sustainable alternative to Oak without compromising on quality or aesthetics. Softwood is used for virtually all structural timber members in every home from floor joists to roof structures including timber frame housing, so it makes an ideal choice for our products.

There are a number of treatment processes which can prolong the life of timber.

The most commonly used is a process called “tanalising”, this involves impregnating the wood with the environmentally friendly preservative Tanalith E. The whole process takes place under carefully controlled conditions in a vacuum pressure timber impregnation plant and gives the timber incredible longevity and protection from fungi and insects.

Protected wood needs no further maintenance treatment but will naturally weather over time losing colour and developing cracks. They are not detrimental to the long term durability of the product giving it character. Properly cared for timber framed buildings can last many years!