Timber has never been more relevant to the construction sector than it is today. From structural mass timber buildings to fencing, decking and garden structures, wood is widely recognised as one of the most sustainable construction materials available. It is renewable, it stores carbon, and it can deliver exceptional performance when used correctly. But there […]Read More

A Wood Protection Association ‘Spotlight On’ feature “In any discussion about the performance of pre-treated wood, preservative efficacy is often the only topic of conversation,” says WPA Chairman Steve Young. “The reality is far more complex – well documented factory production controls are essential – and pre-conditioning, preservative impregnation or wood modification plant and equipment […]Read More

Family-owned New Forest Fencing is installing a Postsaver Pro-Shrink Machine at its Southampton facility, enabling the company to o!er an in-store sleeving service and supply Postsaver-protected timber posts at scale to customers nationwide. The investment reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to high-quality timber fencing solutions. Designed for efficiency, the Pro-Shrink Machine can sleeve up to […]Read More

How Modern Incising and Kiln Technology Are Reshaping the British Fencing Supply Chain For decades, Sitka spruce has formed the backbone of the British sawmill industry—readily available, fast-growing, cost-effective and sustainable. Most home-grown fencing stakes, posts and other sections originate from this species, and yet, despite its ubiquity, spruce has historically struggled to gain widespread […]Read More

Committed to continuously improving service for their valued customers, Wolman has recently announced the establishment of a new UK warehousing and distribution setup. This development will allow UK customers to purchase and pay directly within the UK, ensuring significantly faster deliveries and smoother supply chain integration. Richard Gulland, Wolman’s Accounts Manager for UK & Ireland, […]Read More

As the construction and infrastructure sectors sharpen their sustainability ambitions, long lasting preserved timber continues to offer one of the most efficient pathways to reducing embodied carbon. Modern preservatives significantly extend service life, locking carbon away for decades and reducing the need for replacement. Among the most widely adopted and trusted systems are Tanalith® E, […]Read More

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