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July 16, 2012

No wonder decking is in vogue

Sheets,Timber — Tags: , — Booker Timber @ 8:50 am

If you’ve experienced an increase in demand among your customers for decking over recent months, you’re not alone. Lots of people around the UK are after products like this to help them make the most of their gardens. As long as you’re in touch with a reliable timber merchant, you shouldn’t struggle to process your orders.

It’s no surprise decking timber is highly sought after these days. After all, home and business owners are increasingly eager to make the most of their outdoor areas and special wooden spaces can help them do precisely this.

Also, decking and wooden shelters can help to make gardens more weatherproof. These days, pubs, hotels and so on need to cater for smokers who head outside come rain or shine for their nicotine fixes. Meanwhile, consumers are often reluctant to be chased in doors each time the heavens open.

This summer has been particularly stormy, highlighting the importance of sheltered outdoor areas. Wind and rain has persistently affected many areas around the UK, leading some people to suggest the country has experienced a ‘European monsoon’.

By taking advantage of decking and shelters, people can protect themselves from downpours.

If your firm’s on the lookout for wood to use in products like this, you’ve come to the right place. Here at Booker Timber we offer a range of different types of timber and should have just what you need.

Whether you’re after cut to size plywood, chipboard or anything else, we could be the perfect firm for you.

July 9, 2012

Affordable and Environmentally Friendly Timber Solutions

MDF — Tags: , , — Booker Timber @ 8:47 am

Regardless of whether you’re after affordable MDF, chipboard, plywood, orientated strand board, hardboard or melamine faced chipboard, we here at Booker Timber are the company to come to.

As well as offering outstanding value for money in their own right, the chipboard and plywood sheets we provide here can save you even more cash as our optimisation software will calculate the most efficient (and therefore most cost-effective) way of cutting your wood when different sizes are required.

Indeed, our sheet cutting services really are second to none as we have some of the largest CNC beam saws in the UK. These impressive machines provide us with the capacity to handle and cut sheets of up to six metres in length, four metres in width and with board thicknesses of up to 90 millimetres; therefore, you can be sure that we will be able to provide you with sizes and solutions to suit all requirements.

As well as providing you with precision services at affordable prices, our effective and efficient cutting processes also help to reduce waste. We feel this is of great importance as being environmentally friendly is one of our main priorities here at Booker Timber.

Indeed, we strive to be a modern, forward thinking company and the only way to do that in this day and age is take the needs of the wider world into account. Of course, we are very aware that timber production can be a very sensitive environmental and social issue; but, instead of burying our heads in the sand, we prefer to take responsibility for our actions and ensure that we are part of a solution, rather than adding to an existing problem.

To this end, we are very proud to say that we are a Chain of Custody certified company. The Chain of Custody are an internationally recognised body that is responsible for examining the environmental sustainability of the world’s forests (and forest products). Their main task is to trace pieces of timber all the way back to the place where they were originally grown so that they can identify and approve them as being responsibly produced. To qualify for Chain of Custody approval, the production process of the timber in question must not have had a negative impact in any way on the lives of the people living in and around the forest of origin.

As well as providing important trend data, this also helps consumers to make more environmentally informed choices when purchasing timber products. Therefore, whenever you see an Chain of Custody approval mark on a product (or company like ours), you can be sure that you are helping to maintain well managed, sustainable forests around the world

So, regardless of what your own particular needs might be, you can rest assured that you will receive the most inexpensive, precisely cut and eco-friendly timber products around when you come to us here at Booker Timber. Explore our pages further or call us now on 0333 1231290 to find out more.

June 25, 2012

How Booker Timber Products Can Benefit the Environment

Chain of Custody — Tags: , — Booker Timber @ 9:26 am

Here at Booker Timber we care about the environment, which is why all of our timber products have Chain of Custody certification status. So, what do these certifications stand for and how does using these timber products benefit the earth.

What is Chain of Custody?
We source timber from Chain of Custody certified forests, which means that the long term supply of timber is monitored to protect the environment and lives of those who are dependent on the forest. Therefore, you should always look for the Chain of Custody certifeid logo when purchasing timber products, such as MDF sheets, plywood and more. By using Chain of Custody certified timber you can ensure that many generations will benefit from the forest.

For this reason, you can buy our timber products with the confidence that we are a leading timber merchant that respects the environment and the forest. We share the same values of the Chain of Custody and are passionate about preserving the forest for the sake of the planet and the generations of the future.

June 11, 2012

Buy from a timber merchant that cares about the environment

Chain of Custody — Tags: — Booker Timber @ 9:16 am

Booker Timber is a responsible business. While the requirements of our customers are always a top priority (and that means high quality, well-priced timber and MDF sheets first and foremost), a modern company also needs to take the wider world into account. Every product we sell has a story and that story is important.

We think beyond our immediate timber needs and look at the broader picture- we’re aware that timber production is an environmentally and socially sensitive issue, and as an intelligent and thoughtful business, that means making sure that we are part of the solution, not part of the problem.

Chain of Custody Certification- looking at the whole supply chain

We are an Chain of Custody certified company. Chain of Custody are a body responsible for examining the environmental sustainability of forests and forest products. Their goal is to trace a particular piece of timber or a timber item all the way back to the place the trees were grown, and label those items that were responsibly produced so consumers can make an environmentally informed choice.

Anyone with an interest in social justice will be pleased to know that the Chain of Custody also look at the other implications of plantation forestry. In order to qualify for Chain of Custody certified status, production must not have a negative impact on the lives of the people living in and around the forest. If you see the Chain of Custody mark on a product or on a company, you know that you’re supporting well managed, sustainable forests around the world.

Other programs

Doing one thing for the environment is never enough, even if that one thing is a pretty big deal- like getting Chain of Custody Certification. Booker Timber are always interested in improving standards.

Making a positive difference

It’s not just about the reducing the negative environmental footprints associated with our products, whether they are plywood sheets, veneers, or any other piece of timber. Like many other responsible companies, Booker Timber firmly believe that by supporting sustainable forestry, we can make a positive contribution. If more businesses refused to buy products generated by environmentally damaging practices then those practices would die off and the world would be a better, greener place.

By buying your timbers and timber products from us (or another, similarly responsible timber merchant) you can also be part of a global solution to problems like deforestation, desertification, and habitat loss. We call all do a lot more than just reduce our environmental impact.

May 21, 2012

Helping you meet summer demand for garden timber

MDF — Tags: , , — Booker Timber @ 9:05 am

If you’re in the business of supplying wooden furniture, raised beds, shelters and so on for gardens, you might be set to experience a rise in demand for your products over coming weeks. After all, summer is just around the corner and so many consumers will be thinking about investing in new items to ensure their outdoor areas are up-to-scratch.

Of course, if you’re going to be able to meet demand for your products, it’s important you find the ideal timber merchant to supply your materials. By achieving this, you can help ensure your production runs smoothly and your finished items look the part.

The rise of the ‘outdoor room’

In the past, gardens were predominantly seen as areas for plants, grass, ponds and so on. However, there’s an increasing trend toward a more functional use of these spaces and individuals are now inclined to invest in decking, tables, chairs, recliners and other products to help them enjoy their gardens.

Commenting on this issue in the Financial Times recently, Victoria Maw said: “Although Victorian walled gardens might have featured the odd stone bench, their only function was to provide a place to sit and admire the plants. If tea was taken outdoors, it was usually on a table that was carried outside and then swiftly taken away.

“But attitudes have changed over the past 50 years. Nowadays people expect their garden to fulfil a range of different functions and furniture has evolved to meet this need.”

Boosting living space

Ms Maw went on to suggest that more and more furniture is being designed to meet the brief of an “outdoor living room” and a rising number of people are investing considerable sums in outdoor shelters, some of which can cost tens of thousands of pounds.

How we can help

When you’re on the lookout for wood to help you meet demand among your customers, you might benefit from taking a look at what we have to offer here at Booker Timber. We’re experts when it comes to producing superb timber panels.

Our CNC beam saws are among the largest in the UK and we have the capacity to handle and cut sheets of up to six metres in length and four metres in width, with board thicknesses of up to 90 millimetres.

A broad selection and great value

Whether you’re after MDF, chipboard, plywood, orientated strand board, hardboard or melamine faced chipboard, we’re the firm to come to.

Also, our cut to size chipboard and plywood sheets represent superb value for money and to save you even more cash, our optimisation software will calculate the most efficient way to cut your boards where different sizes are required. As well as lowering your costs, this reduces waste, which is good news for the environment.

Find out more

If you’re keen to find out more about what we have to offer, you can take a look around the rest of our website. Meanwhile, there’s also the option of getting in touch with our friendly and professional team by phone.

May 7, 2012

Cut to Size MDF – Some Uses and Benefits

MDF,Sheets — Tags: , , — Booker Timber @ 9:25 am

MDF is an incredibly versatile material that has a lot of uses throughout the home and businesses. First manufactured in the 1980s, MDF is created by turning softwood into fibres and combining it with wax and resin. It is then formed by applying pressure to it at very high temperatures. This strong and stable material is an excellent cost effective alternative to solid wood that can be used to make office furniture, table tops, exhibition stands and much more.

MDF sheets are ideal for a number of DIY applications. It is affordable and easy to work with, and can be used to make furniture that can be used throughout the home and office. MDF has a mild reaction to moisture, making it ideal for use in the bathroom, as well as other high-humidity environments. It is also incredibly strong and has fire resistant properties, making it ideal for use in the kitchen or as a fire surround. MDF is available in a variety of thicknesses, lengths and widths depending on what it is to be used for.

Just like many varieties of solid wood, MDF can give off a lot of dust during cutting. It’s recommended that you wear a mask at all times during the cutting process. However, a more practical solution is to purchase cut to size MDF from Booker Timber. They use the latest in sheet cutting technology to cut MDF into an almost infinite range of shapes and sizes, leaving you free to get on with your DIY projects.

April 27, 2012

Timber supplier

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

So you’ve found your timber supplier, and got your list of what you need. Now it’s time to choose your wood. Take your time – and don’t forget your tape measure!

Use it to make sure the ends of the planks are the right size. Also check these for splits, and the direction of the growth rings. Check both sides for knots, and any twisting. Remember that bad knots could end up in your cut-offs.

Also check to see whether the wood is straight by looking down its length from one end. It should not be twisted or bowed. And look for any changes in grain that could have an effect on the finished job.

If you are pulling wood out from a pile, keep checking as you pull out. Don’t pull the timber out any further than you have to if you are not happy with it.

Obviously, if you are transporting the wood yourself, you will have to come prepared with rope, straps and a rag to put on the end of a long load so you can drive home in safety.

At Booker Timber, we have a wide range of high quality timber products, and state of the art CNC machinery together with powerful software so we can provide fast, accurate and efficient solutions to your panel requirements, wherever you are in the UK.

We can help whether you need mdf cutting or want to buy cut to size mdf, cut to size plywood or other types of wood. There’s more online.

April 19, 2012

Timber merchants

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

If you’re not used to buying wood from a timber merchants, choosing your supplier can seem a bewildering experience.

Firstly, you need to know exactly what your timber merchants supply, and what services, like sheet cutting, they provide. And, as with any other service
provider, you will get a good feel from your initial contact, whether that’s in person or by email or phone, as to whether you want to use them. If you are treated well from the earliest stages, you’ve found your supplier.

Ask to go and see their products. Find out what they have in stock, so you can put your shopping list together. See before you buy, and get a feel for the wood’s quality. But, equally, have a good idea of what you need for your projects before you start talking to suppliers.

You should also ask about delivery costs, if you are not able to transport the timber yourself. What cutting can they do for you and what will that cost? Can the merchant also cut wood for you that you have brought yourself? What technology do they use for timber cutting?

At Booker Timber, we have a broad range of trade, industry and retail customers. We offer a specialist sheet material cutting, routing and machining service, and our ultra-modern equipment includes some of the UK’s largest beam saws. We also stock a wide selection of quality timber products. Talk to us whether you need pin boards, plywood sheets or anything else – our experienced, knowledgeable staff will be glad to help.

April 7, 2012

Chipboard

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

Sometimes called particle board, chipboard comes in various thicknesses and has a number of different uses. In furniture and packing in particular, it has several benefits to offer over the alternatives.

For example, this type of wood can be a cost-effective option for making furniture, especially for flat-pack items which the customer puts together themselves. And, when it comes to packing or shipping, chipboard is less expensive than corrugated cardboard.

There are also environmental benefits. This timber is made up of approaching three quarters recycled materials, so fewer trees are cut down compared with corrugated or solid wood products.

Equally, chipboard is a sturdy material which holds up well under pressure, offering robust protection for items being shipped. It can create solid furniture
with no weak points.

In terms of appearance, it is available in a variety of finishes, and can be made to look like any top quality wood, without any defects or knots.
It’s also pretty low-maintenance, but make sure it has been sealed when you buy it, and keep it away from damp environments.

At Booker Timber, we’re an independent timber merchant offering cut to size chipboard and a wide range of other cut products. We supply the industrial sector across the UK and the DIY and trade sectors in the north-west. With our state of the art cutting equipment, stringent quality control and competitive pricing, we can handle bulk orders. Come to us with your own material, or we can supply and machine. There’s more online.

March 27, 2012

Medium Density Fibreboard

Sheets — Tags: , , — admin @ 9:11 am

MDF, or medium density fibreboard, is used in a wide variety of building projects as an excellent alternative to more traditional materials like wood and plastics.
It has many advantages, including its quality: its lack of knots makes it hard to damage, and makes mdf cutting and drilling very straightforward. It can also be painted any colour with just about any kind of paint.

Individual pieces of MDF can be joined together with a wood glue or other methods like dowelling, in which a pin joins two pieces of wood . This process is both
environmentally friendly and straightforward.

Equally, because the fibres of MDF are so thin, they can be combined with other materials to give the fibreboard a variety of properties. For example, with the addition of various resins and additives, MDF materials become free from formaldehyde, and fire and moisture resistant.

If you are keen to source good quality MDF, your best bet is to go to a reputable timber merchants providing mdf cutting services to order, and offering a prompt and efficient service along with a high level of accuracy using the most modern equipment.

One such timber merchant is Booker Timber, which caters for all sizes of order for mdf and plywood cutting. Whether you want cut to size plywood or mdf to within 0.1mm accuracy, or supply, or both, make us your first and only port of call. Talk to us about becoming an account customer, and our environmental credentials. Check out our website today – it’s packed with handy information.

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