Can you Cut my Timber to Bespoke sizes? 

Yes. We can cut any of the Hardwoods or sheet material we sell to Any Width, Any Length and Any Thickness. All of the timber we provide is Kiln dried and Planed all round (PAR)

Can I get wood Samples? 

We are happy to provide samples of our timbers and sheet materials. For samples, please send us an email with up to 3 samples along with a delivery address and we will get small offcuts sent out to you. 

Do you treat the Timber? 

Due to our workshop being a dusty environment, we are unable to offer a finishing service. We do offer expert advice on which product is best for you, please send us a message.

Which timber would you recommend for Interior/Exterior use?

All of the timbers we sell have different properties. there is a detailed description in each product describing what the wood is best suited for. Also if it can be used either internally or externally.

Please find information on all of our Hardwood timbers and the natural properties they have in the Hardwood Information dropdown below this section.

Can you Cut Shapes, Machine Grooves, Drill holes etc.?

Yes. If you send us a sketch of what you are looking for, along with your measurements, the timber/ sheet materials you wish to use and your delivery postcode we will price this up for you. Please email Contact Us

Is your Timber Sustainably Sourced? 

All of our Hardwood is provided by Approved suppliers. This means the wood comes from Sustainable forests. This is a natural, renewable solution for global environmental problems. Such as climate change, ecosystem destruction and landscape deterioration caused by increasing human consumption. Besides forming a natural ecological habitat, forests are an important carbon sink by filtering CO₂ out of the air.

To find out more about Sustainability In forests, Click here.

I haven’t received a confirmation email and PayPal have confirmed my order is paid; what’s happening with my order?

If we have not acknowledged your order, the payment may not have been received by us but PayPal have “held” that amount. It is best to check with us that we have received payment. Do check your Spam emails just in case the acknowledgement has gone in there. You receive acknowledgement once we have printed your order and it is in our system.

I have not received an order acknowledgement or my order. Has my payment gone through?

If you have not received an order acknowledgement email, we most likely have not received your payment. Please check your account or your “Junk folder”. We do sometimes see payments have not gone through as customers have changed their minds or ordered incorrect items. Sadly we cannot always contact all those customers who have not paid.

Can I have a VAT invoice?

VAT invoices will be emailed to the email address used to order. If you would like it forwarding on to an accounts email then please include this in the “Special Instructions” section of the checkout.

Can I change my measurements?

If we have not cut your order yet, we will take the new sizes and check if there is any price difference. If we need to refund you, we will, or we will need to take payment if there is a price increase.

I have received my order and it is wrong, will you exchange it as I entered the wrong sizes?

As we cut all orders to size and they are bespoke to you we cannot exchange items. It is important that you check your measurements before placing your order.

Oak (Prime)

What Is European Prime Oak Timber?

European oak. English oak. Common oak. Quercus robur.

All of these are names for the same wood. Not to be confused with American oak, European oak is native to the majority of the European continent. 

• Our Solid Oak wood is Grade A Quality
• Timber comes Untreated
• Commonly used in the furniture and bespoke joinery industry
• Fine dense attractive grain on the surface with great appearance
• We provide an Excellent Finish. No sanding required
• Planed All Round (PAR)

Visual Qualities

The European Oak we provide is full of character and usually comes in a very light brown color. It has a beautiful unpredictable wavy grain due to its extremely slow growth, and provides a great look to any project. 

Texture-wise, each cut European oak is one-of-a-kind. It has a straight grain, but the texture itself is coarse and uneven. It has interlocking grain and irregular patterns within the wood planks fairly often, which is another way that it’s unique from other woodcuts.

High-Quality Properties

English oak is the perfect wood for basically any household woodworking project because of its durability. Not only is it hard, but it also is more rot-resistant than most other woods.

The workability of the wood isn’t sacrificed because of this durability. Projects using English oak are made easy and effective with either hand or machine tools. The only material that it doesn’t interact well with is iron. Beyond that, you can do nearly anything to common oak and not expect a poor reaction.

To find out the cost of European Oak wood planks for your project, you can get and instant price and order it right away in our Cut To Size Oak section

Where Does It Come From?

European oak timber comes from Europe. Specifically, it can be found in the western countries of Europe. It’s most common in our homeland- Great Britain!

This timber is also found in other parts of western Europe. Specifically, France, Ireland, Bulgaria, Romania, and Germany are known for growing the trees that European oak comes from.

What Can Be Built with It?

Our Oak Hardwood is not only used extensively throughout the construction industry but also in industries such as Vehicle building, Upholstery, Furniture making packaging and many more. When suitably protected, it may be used both internally and externally; It will remain flat and stable throughout its lifetime.

Cabinets and Furniture

English/European oak is widely used in the bespoke joinery industry and has been the main timber for cabinet making for decades. Its perfect material for creating household items like cabinets and furniture. these wood planks are perfect for your cabinetry because it’s sturdy, durable and unlikely to bend when even a lot of weight is placed on it.

There are a lot of awesome and unique ways that you can build tables, chairs, and more with European oak. It’s a great way to tie your home décor together.

Flooring and Trim

European oak is the perfect material for flooring in your home. It’s rot-resistant, meaning that water damage and moisture are unlikely to cause any real harm to it.

Buy Timber Today

Now that you know why European Oak timber is a great choice for any project, it’s time to get some! Click here to visit our Cut to Size Oak section. We’ll deliver it directly to your doorstep so that you can focus your efforts on the product that you plan to create.

Iroko

Where Does Iroko Wood Come From?

Iroko wood comes from the Iroko tree, native to West Africa. It can be found in nations like Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, and Mali, just to name a few, but it can generally be found anywhere in that geographic region. It’s most common in Nigeria, where it is sometimes referred to as Nigerian Teak. If you’ve heard of this tree, an Iroko tree is the same thing. However, it’s unrelated to the teak family of trees.

In many places, the Iroko tree is feared and revered as having supernatural properties. For example, the Yoruba people in Nigeria and Benin believe it to be inhabited by the spirit of the ‘Iroko-man,’ who is a Medusa-like creature that those who gaze upon will perish. Many African cultures believe that those who cut down an Iroko tree will be plagued with terrible luck, but that they can say a prayer afterward and protect themselves against this.

We’re not trying to scare you- that’s just an interesting fact before we talk about how Iroko wood can be transferred from Africa to your living room!

The wood planks are cut down at various stages of its growth (the colour changes over time). It’s then imported into the UK and sold on our site. You can become a part of the rich history of the Iroko hardwood cuts you choose to buy! Plus, in the UK, there are no restrictions on imports of Iroko. That means that you can get it incredibly easily!

What Is Iroko Wood Like?

• Our Solid Iroko wood is Grade A Quality
• Timber comes Untreated
• Commonly used in the furniture and bespoke joinery industry
• Fine dense attractive grain on the surface with great appearance
• We provide an Excellent Finish. No sanding required
• Planed All Round (PAR)

Iroko wood planks can come in a variety of colours since it changes hues over time. In the beginning, because it comes from a West African tree with pale wood, Iroko wood is yellow or a very light golden-brown colour. However, over time, it changes into a darker shade of brown. No matter the stage of colouring that your Iroko wood is in, it will have coarse wood and interlocking grains, making it look quite lovely no matter what the rest of your interior décor is like.

Iroko hardwood is also incredibly durable. It lives up to its ‘hardwood’ status and is incredibly stiff. It also is rot-resistant and can’t be eaten by pests like insects.

Despite its durability, Iroko wood planks are actually quite easy to work with. So long as you have the right tools, it’s simple enough to cut and sand down if you’re trying to make cabinetry or furniture. While you may encounter some difficulty with the interlocking grain, you can get around any issues here with patience, research, and appropriate woodworking tools.

What Can You Do with Iroko Wood?

Now that you know how amazing Iroko wood is on a general level, it’s time to discuss some of the projects that Iroko wood can be used for rounding your home. Read on for some innovative ways to use this stunningly gorgeous material.

Flooring

Iroko wood makes a great material for home flooring. Resistant to normal wear and tear, it’s a flooring that’s certain to last you for years to come. 

Cabinetry

Iroko is widely used in the bespoke joinery industry and has been the main timber for cabinet making for decades. Its perfect material for creating household items like cabinets and furniture. Perfect for your cabinetry because it’s sturdy, durable and unlikely to bend when even a lot of weight is placed on it.

There are a lot of awesome and unique ways that you can build tables, chairs, and more with Iroko. It’s a great way to tie your home décor together.

Furniture

Cabinets are by no means the only furniture that you can make from Iroko wood, though. It’s also ideal for chairs and tables because it’s so hard and durable. There are very few ways that you could destroy these pieces, meaning that they’ll be about our home for years to come. This is especially cool since they’ll be a DIY form of self-expression!

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