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Timber specification
Redwood – is imported from Europe, predominantly Scandinavia and Russia (when grown in the UK it is known as Scots Pine). When purchasing Redwood we specify Upper Gulf ‘unsorted’, this being the best grade available. Upper Gulf means the Northern part of Sweden (it is much colder therefore the timber grows much slower giving the timber a tighter, closer grain).
Sapele- is imported from West Africa, the timber named after the port of Sapele, which is on the Benin River in Nigeria where the timber is shipped from.
Iroko- is again imported from West Africa, ranging from the Ivory Coast to Angola; it is sometimes likened to Teak, albeit coarser in texture and a little lighter in colour.
European Oak – can be found anywhere in Europe but our main supply is imported from France and Italy. We purchase only the Prime Grade Qf1a for all our joinery products.
All the above timbers are purchased Kiln Dried. Click the arrow to see the wood spec 
Beam Grade Oak - Used for all our Oak fence posts rails and railings, this material is purchased weekly and brought in from France, Italy and Germany. It is cut to our required sizes on the continent and is still ‘green’ containing approximately 90% moisture content. The weight is approximately 62lbs per cubic foot.
