Timber suits flood situations

It is apparent that the rapid expansion of development on river flood plains over recent years has placed more people at risk of flooding, while reducing the ability of the natural flood plain to absorb rising water levels.

Land available for housing is increasingly at risk of flooding due...

Insect pests are a common sight in houses in the UK. Many of these can be ignored without consequence however there are several insect species which are known to attack timber.

This Wood Information Sheet is a guide to the most common insects seen in UK houses, including...

Timber is one of the most common materials on a building site but is often one of the least respected. Despite being reasonably resilient and able to withstand a certain about of abuse without damage, a lack of care both before and during the construction process can affect wood products...