The 2022 Wood Protection Awards & Conference, yet again sent to Coventry, proved a perfect talking shop with the great and the good from the UK’s timber and treatment sectors in attendance. The two-day event, held at the Windmill Hotel near Coventry, featured a golf tournament, awards dinner and half day conference and even included […]Read More
We’ve been contacted anonymously by a prominent figure in the fencing industry with over four decades of experience, to highlight the issue of out-of-date standards. The British Standards for all types of fencing come under 1722 and the relevant standard is normally used by local and national agencies as the basis for any fencing contract. […]Read More
Have you ever seen those sleek, modern, aesthetically pleasing vinyl fences on people’s properties? Have you looked at your neighbours gates with envy, wondering how to get the same look in your own garden? Well, it’s probably PVCu fencing. If you’ve been looking to spruce up your outdoor area with some style, PVCu fencing could […]Read More
The spirit of enterprise runs strong with Stuart Ridley, founder and owner of Thirsk-based White Horse Fencing. Stuart established the business in 1995 after several years of working as an agricultural contractor that including 15 years of sheep shearing. “I carry out a mix of domestic, agricultural and industrial fencing,” explained Stuart “and operate right […]Read More
Daltons Wadkin, sole distributors for Salvador in the UK and Ireland, have reported the new SuperUp 500 model is in high demand amongst fencing manufacturers. Replacing the Salvador Classic range of semi-automatic crosscut saws, the all-new SuperUp retains safe two-handed operator control, but the overall design is now stronger with improved accessibility for maintenance and […]Read More
Woodland managers, landowners, tree nurseries and the forest industry are being urged to remain vigilant after the Forestry Commission (FC) introduced extended demarcated areas in Devon, Cornwall and Cumbria to combat the spread of the tree pathogen Phytophthora pluvialis. The UK Chief Plant Health Officer has confirmed further findings of the disease in woodlands in the […]Read More
Jacksons’ vertical bar fencing specified to secure scout facilities. The home to the fourth Broadstairs Scout Group, constructed in 1955, had fallen into disrepair and the group have spent 15 years fundraising for new cladding and windows which were finally installed in 2020. This scout group is due to celebrate its 100th birthday in 2024, […]Read More
Arbor Forest Products has announced the return of its annual Arbordeck Awards for 2021, giving landscapers the ideal opportunity to showcase their best decking projects at FutureScape Expo and be in with the chance of winning a fantastic prize package. There are more chances to win this year than ever before thanks to the introduction […]Read More
When it comes to jobs such as tying rebar, speed and accuracy are essential. That’s why the SRT40 Rebar Tying Tool from Senco, the leading experts in fastening technology, is the preferred on-site choice, providing a highly reliable, consistent and efficient alternative to time-consuming manual tying. Designed to deal with a variety of fastening requirements […]Read More
The latest report from the BMF’s Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) confirms Q2 2021 as the best performing quarter on record, for sales through GB builders’ merchants. The latest report from the BMF’s Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) confirms Q2 2021 as the best performing quarter on record, for sales through GB builders’ merchants. Total […]Read More
