A small step that makes a big difference to timber performance. Every fencing contractor knows that timber’s biggest weakness isn’t on the surface — it’s at the ends. Every time a post, rail, or gate board is cut or drilled, the protective envelope created during pressure treatment is broken, exposing the end grain to moisture, […]Read More

Major forestry and wood preservation organisations are backing the UK’s biggest ever field trial of softwood fence posts managed by the Building Research Establishment (BRE). Established in 2015 to evaluate the durability (decay resistance) of fence posts made from British grown pine, spruce, larch, and Douglas fir, this important field trial was made possible thanks […]Read More

Interview with Kerry Mihailovich and Richard Gulland, Account Managers UK/Ireland Wood Protection at Wolman Wolman is a well established name with a great reputation when it comes to wood preservatives according to Wolman’s Richard Gulland and Kerry Mihailovich. Richard commented: “Wolman develops, produces and has distributed unique wood preservatives of the highest quality for more […]Read More

How Preservation Ensures Longevity Through Shifting Markets and Winter Months By Paul Cave, Sales Director at Koppers At Koppers, we’ve long believed that the future of timber lies not only in how it’s engineered but in how it’s preserved. That belief is reinforced by the latest figures from Timber Development UK (TDUK), which show that […]Read More

As the construction and infrastructure sectors strive for greater sustainability, the use of treated timber has become increasingly important. Modern wood preservatives not only extend the service life of timber but also play a crucial role in decarbonisation by locking carbon within durable wood products and reducing the need for frequent replacement. Among the leading […]Read More

As climate change continues to reshape our environment, the construction industry is facing unprecedented challenges. Increased rainfall, frequent flooding, and persistently damp conditions are putting pressure on the built environment to adapt – and fast. For fencing and outdoor structures, which are constantly exposed to the elements, the stakes are particularly high. In this new […]Read More

Interim results of the largest independent assessment of British treated softwood ever carried out in the UK demonstrate that treated wood for ground contact applications such as fencing can be relied on to provide a long service life. The 10-year UK field trial of hundreds of wooden fence posts and test stakes was commissioned by […]Read More

A GUIDE TO SUMMER-READY DECKING AND FENCING As gardens across the UK come back into focus for homeowners, developers, and contractors alike, the demand for fencing and decking installations continues to hold strong. Timber remains the preferred material for many, appreciated not only for its visual appeal but also for its adaptability and relative ease […]Read More

Why timber and education go hand in hand in the UK’s building boom attributed to Paul Cave, Sales Director at Koppers. The UK construction industry is at a turning point. With the government’s expanded Timber in Construction (TiC) Roadmap now in place, there is a clear drive towards economic growth, job creation, and sustainability. Timber […]Read More

The Wood Protection Association (WPA) is making marketing support available to members of its WPA Benchmark quality scheme for preservative treated wood. The support package includes new branding graphics, social media messages, product labels, promotional literature and news articles. The support package is being provided free and includes a consultancy service to help treaters use […]Read More