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June 24, 2013

Timber cutting services you can rely on

Sheets,Timber — Tags: , — Booker Timber @ 9:42 am

It’s often said that only a bad workman blames his tools, but this isn’t strictly true. If you’re about to embark on a building project, whether it’s a small-scale DIY job or a major commercial operation, it’s vital that you have all the equipment and materials you need.

For example, if you fail to get hold of the right plywood sheets and any other wood you need, you progress might be thwarted. Trying to make do without certain materials or with substandard versions can get you into serious difficulty.

Past frustrations

In the past, you’re bound to have encountered scenarios like this. Perhaps you ordered certain lengths and styles of timber only to receive something different, or maybe you under-estimated the amount of wood you required.

Whatever the cause of your lack of suitable timber, this might have been really frustrating. It’s impossible to demonstrate your skill and achieve the results you’re aiming for when you’re lacking vital building elements.

Looking forward

However, these problems could now be a thing of the past. Here at Booker Timber we know how important it is for our customers to access top-quality wood in the right quantities and cut to the perfect dimensions. As a timber merchant, we go out of our way to offer products that conform to all these criteria.

If you come to us to get hold of your building materials, you can rest assured they’ll be of the very highest standard. As well as helping to ensure your construction project goes according to plan, this can also give you peace of mind.

The best facilities

Our CNC beam saws are amongst the largest in the UK, allowing us to handle and cut sheets up to six metres long and four metres wide, with board thicknesses of up to 90mm. Meanwhile, thanks to the quality and precision of our equipment, and the skill of our operators, we can cut to within 0.1mm accuracy.

It’s worth noting that we deal with all of the following products:

  • MDF
  • Chipboard
  • Plywood
  • OSB (orientated strand board)
  • Hardboard
  • MFC (melamine faced chipboard)

We can even cut plasterboard and most types of plastic panels.

Saving you cash

Of course, cost is likely to be a major issue in your build project. Whether you’re making something for your own home or on behalf of a paying client, it’s important that you keep your expenses down to a minimum.

With this in mind, you might be pleased to note that our optimisation software will calculate the most efficient way to cut the boards where different sizes are required. This helps to reduce waste and minimise the number of boards needed.

The full low down

If you’re intrigued by our offerings and want to find out more, just take a look around the rest of our website or get in touch with our friendly and professional team. Sourcing the perfect cut to size MDF and other timbers is easy when you come to us. Ultimately, this may help ensure your building projects are a big success.

February 25, 2013

New Controls to Guard Against Tree Pests and Diseases

Cutting News,Timber — Tags: , , — Booker Timber @ 9:24 am

Environment Secretary Owen Paterson announced in January that there would be tighter controls of the importing of native tree species from the EU, in the government’s latest bid to protect against disease and pests.

And the new rules on importation of sweet chestnut, oak, plane and ash trees from EU trees are now in force. They mean that plant health inspectors will be able to conduct very targeted inspections, and trace saplings if there are any concerns that a disease or pest may be present.

Equally, any business which imports tree plants, and the buyers who purchase them, will have confidence that any issues will be spotted at an early stage.

The controls bring EU imports into line with trees entering outside the EU, under which importers need to tell the relevant authorities:

  • Where they trees originated
  • The species
  • The trees’ destination

    • Inspectors are then able to assess risk, and decide whether testing is required.

    Clearly, the new controls mark a departure from the current situation – whereby single market rules mean the authorities are not aware of what trees are entering the UK from EU member states.

    Own Paterson said: “We have learned from the recent situation with ash tree dieback the importance of acting quickly and finding out where infected trees may be. These new controls should make a real contribution in preventing diseases from establishing themselves in the first place.”

    At the same time, a Plant Health Task Force report is anticipated before the summer. Chaired by Chief Scientific Adviser at Defra Ian Boyd. It has already produced an interim report, in which it recommends:

  • The development of a risk register for tree health
  • The establishment of an expert system to quickly provide information on tree and plant health

    • The new scheme also comes after an informal consultation with key groups such as the NFU and the Horticultural Trade Association.

    Of course, if you are buying wood-based products, you can also do your part by choosing an ethical timber merchant which prioritises environmental concerns.

    Booker Timber is one such merchant.

    What Booker Timber Offers

    At Booker Timber, our marketplace is the UK’s industrial sector, and the regional DIY and trade markets in the North West.

    As well as offering an extensive selection of timber-based products, from chipboard to marine plywood, our nationwide specialist sheet material cutting, routering and machining service is second to none.

    And we offer all customers a number of great benefits, including:

  • Competitive machining and supply prices
  • Our staff are highly experience, and very able to answer any questions you may have
  • We can supply and machine, or cut products you have sourced elsewhere
  • Stringent quality control to make sure your order is completed to exactly what you need
  • We can package up your order in any way you choose – or deliver it to you
  • We can handle all sizes of order
  • Chain of Custody certified to prove that we source our timber sustainably and responsibly.

    • There’s more on our website.

    September 16, 2011

    Precision In Sheet Cutting

    Cutting News,Sheets — Tags: , , — Booker Timber @ 9:17 am

    No matter what project you have in mind, whether you are working with plywood or chipboard or some other material, when it comes to cutting panels and sheets, you want precision. In building, precision of cut is necessary to make sure that everything fits together perfectly.
    If you are looking for the best possible sheet cutting services, you’ve come to the right place. At Booker Timber, we assure you that our cutting services are the best available.
    We do sheet cutting including a cut to size plywood service, chipboard, and many other kinds of wood as well as some plaster board and plastic sheets and panels.
    Often times someone will come to us with a sketch of what they want done and we take it from there. Our state of the art cutting equipment means no chips will occur in your finished pieces, no matter the material.
    We can cut your material or you can purchase material from us that you would also like to have cut.
    If you don’t see  the service you are looking for on our web site, feel free to ask. You can also browse through our many FAQ sections to find out if your question has already been answered on our web site.
    Our services are competitively priced and top quality, and we offer lots of advice throughout the process. We treat every order with the same amount of care and attention no matter the size.
    For more information, or to speak to a member of staff about your requirements, ring us on: 0333 123 1290.

    August 22, 2011

    Timber that is Environmentally and Economically Sound

    Cutting News,Sheets,Timber — Tags: , , , , — Booker Timber @ 9:00 am

    When you ask people in Britain what their two chief concerns are right now, most of them will answer you with ‘the economy’ and ‘the environment’. Indeed, economic growth has been much slower than hoped and the major industrial nations of the world are still dragging their heels with regard to the environment.

    Sourcing timber
    The state of economy and concern for the environment is very much in the mind of many companies that need to source timber for their operations. These companies generally have less money in their budgets than they once did and know that their customers will insist that the timber they use must be environmentally friendly in both its sourcing and its operations.

    Thankfully, help is at hand

    Precision cutting
    We here at Booker Timber are timber merchants who understand the concerns of businesses and consumers alike. Our environmental awareness and cost-effective operations means that we can provide a fast and professional service that delivers accurate results with eco-friendly timber.
    Our hi-tech optimisation software enables us to calculate the most efficient way to cut all kinds of materials, from cut to size chipboard to MDF sheets. This precision cutting means that not only is the amount of waste for each order considerably reduced, but also that customers may well require less boards to complete their order. Happily, the consequences of this are that both the planet and our customers’ budgets get a much needed helping hand.

    Browse our pages further to find out more.

    August 15, 2011

    The Importance of Being Environmentally Aware

    CNC Cutting,Sheets,Timber,Uncategorized — Tags: , , , , , — Booker Timber @ 9:00 am

    We are living in an age where we all have to consider how our actions affect the environment at large. No matter if it is the carbon footprint of individual people or the operational wastage of large companies, the importance of being environmentally aware in everything we do cannot be understated.

    Environmental responsibilities
    We here at Booker Timber are timber merchants who take our environmental responsibilities very seriously and we are proud to say that we use the latest state-of-the-art technologies to ensure our services do not cause any lasting damage to the planet. By using the very latest CNC cutting machines and intelligent software, we can ensure any waste we create is kept to an absolute minimum. Indeed, our large CNC beam saws allow us to process even the largest of bulk orders to levels of unrivalled precision. And, as well as ensuring our operations are as green as they can be, we also ensure all of our timber is Chain of Custody certified so our customers can rest assured all of our wood is sourced in a way that is sustainable to the environment

    So, whether you are a tradesman looking for MDF cutting to size or a DIY-enthusiast who needs plywood sheets, we can offer you materials that are not only cut with absolute precision but are also as environmentally friendly as they can possibly be. To find out more, and to view our extensive online catalogue, explore our pages further here at bookertimber.co.uk.

    July 4, 2011

    What Makes Booker Timber a Leading Machine Cutting Specialist

    CNC Cutting — Tags: , , , — Booker Timber @ 10:25 am

    Here at Booker Timber we are delighted to be one of the UK’s leading machine sheet cutting specialists, and are extremely proud of the services we offer to our clients.

    What Makes Booker Timber Better than their Competitors?

    We have invested a significant sum of money in the most state-of-the-art machinery to provide our customers with an unrivalled service. Our innovative and powerful computer software has allowed us to provide accurate, fast and efficient sheet cuttings which can be catered to any panel requirements.

    We also own one the largest CNC beams in the UK; therefore, we can handle and cut shapes from up to 6 metres long and up to 4 metres wide from a board thickness of 90 millimetres. Whether you require cut or routed MDF, chipboard, OSB, plywood sheets, MFC or hardboard, we can provide you with the panel boards you require.

    As we are dedicated to quality control, you can rest assured that your bespoke product will be chip free. We continually strive to reduce our material waste by using our excellent computer software, so you won’t have to pay out large amounts of money for excess materials.

    We can also cater our services to your needs, so if you require us to pack, label, and plastic wrap and strap your product to your specification, then we can do that for you without hassle.

    These are just a few of the reasons that make us here at Booker Timber stand out from our competitors. If you would like to know more, please feel free to browse our website or contact us today – we are happy to help.

    June 15, 2011

    Environmentally Conscious Timber CNC Cutting

    CNC Cutting — Tags: , , , — Booker Timber @ 3:07 pm

    It is a fundamental rule of business that success comes from respecting and maximising the resources at your disposal. Finding the perfect source for one of your services and exploiting it into exhaustion is not good business sense, although this is akin to the way that some timber trades have operated in the past. At Booker Timber, we are proud to be ethical, taking several important steps, with the assistance of the latest technology, to ensure that our services do not cause extensive damage to the planet.

    By making careful use of CNC cutting machines and intelligent design software, we can make certain that the waste we produce is kept to an absolute minimum. Our CNC beam saws are some of the largest in the country, allowing us to process even bulk orders efficiently and precisely, within a 0.1mm accuracy tolerance. In addition to this, all of our timber is Chain of Custody certified, allowing us peace of mind regarding the carbon footprint of our trade and the sustainability of our resources.

    This means that whether you need cut to size chipboard or MDF sheets as a tradesman, a corporation or a DIY-enthusiast, we can help you to source ecologically-friendly, precision-cut materials for the job. If you’re not sure what kind of timber you might need for a particular job, we can offer our assistance and advice which stems from years of experience. We are also happy to cut free issue timber, and offer competitive prices on timber delivery, too.

    June 5, 2011

    Environmentally Friendly Timber Merchant

    Timber — Tags: , , , — Booker Timber @ 2:56 pm

    The summer months are often productive ones in terms of construction projects, with fewer days on site called off or slowed down due to bad weather. Whether the site is a large professional one, or your own back garden, you may be investigating the best places to source the materials you need. Ensuring that you have a dependable timber merchant which can provide you with high quality wood in the size and volume you require is important to smooth operation.

    Booker Timber is just such a merchant, specialists in cut to size chipboard, MDF, plywood, and more, able to provide hardwoods, softwoods and real wood veneers. By using the latest available technology, we can make sure that your wood fits perfectly, whatever its intended function. By ensuring that there is minimal wastage, this precise approach is also environmentally friendly, an important consideration for us as a company. Another mark of our dedication to the planet is that all of our timber is Chain of Custody certified, coming from responsible resources only.

    Whether you are building a small decked area in your back garden or setting up a company which provides this service for others, we can process your orders. We welcome enquiries, happy to cater for bulk orders and smaller one-offs alike. Experts in our field, we can advise you on whether you need melamine faced chipboard for your new cabinets or anti slip boards for your outdoor spaces. We are honest and environmentally aware, able to cater for all kinds of timber requests.

    May 25, 2011

    The Value of Chipboard

    CNC Cutting — Tags: , , , — Booker Timber @ 11:53 am

    Chipboard is one of those materials that gets a bad name for being weaker than solid timber, but what most people miss is just how revolutionary the idea is. When used for the right applications, it’s just perfect and lasts well, and what’s more, the manufacture of chipboard uses up scraps and cuttings that would otherwise be thrown out. It reduces waste and in these environmentally conscious times surely we should give it a round of applause for that reason alone.

    It’s true that a cut to size chipboard section may not be as strong as a single solid plank of hardwood but then, it often doesn’t have to be. The shelving in most kitchen cupboards doesn’t need to support a huge weight and in many cases Melamine Faced Chipboard (MFC) does the job perfectly well.

    The melamine is a plastic coating that seals out moisture. This is quite important as the inner material can weaken when it gets damp, but there are other advantages. The smooth, waterproof melamine surface wipes clean, unlike raw timber, and it’s quite resistant to stains. MFC is cheap and easy to produce in a rainbow of different colours.

    It isn’t suitable for every project but no single material is ideal for everything. In the right place it is an eco friendly, low cost option that performs well. We can provide chipboard or MFC precision shaped with computerised CNC cutting tools. If you’ve got a task and think chipboard is the way forward, we can create just what you want.

    April 25, 2011

    Cut to Size MDF MFC and More

    Timber — Tags: , , , , — Booker Timber @ 12:03 pm

    The best way to ensure that your upcoming DIY or building projects are the best they can be is by finding respectable and enthusiastic merchants for the basic materials, such as timber. At Booker Timber, we aim to provide beautiful quality timber and an efficient timber cutting service to all of our customers.

    Whether you need cut to size MDF or something more substantial, we can provide Chain of Custody certified timber for the job; high quality and sourced in an environmentally-friendly manner. We make a conscious effort to be an ecologically responsible company, minimising waste by implementing careful design and planning. This planning can save you money too, keeping the amount of chipboard that you might need, for example, as low as possible.

    We are able to achieve this thanks to our CNC beam saws, which are amongst the UK’s largest of their kind. They have the capacity to process large volumes of timber at one time, cutting to within 0.1mm accuracy. Operated by our experienced staff and programmed using clever software, these precise saws allow us to make the most out of each sheet cutting, even when producing seemingly awkward shapes.

    Our services are priced competitively and we pride ourselves on our efficient, accurate, environmentally-friendly timber cutting and packaging. We can also cut free issue timber and are happy to offer advice upon the benefits of different varieties of wood for those embarking on a DIY or construction project which is outside their usual realm of knowledge.

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