Yukisugi Architecture in Japan
Charring timbers creates a timeless aesthetic and a low-maintenance finish. It has been specified by architects, developers and landscape gardeners in the UK for 15
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Are you looking for advice about charred timber cladding and the finishes available? Or perhaps you’re looking for stunning hardwood or composite decking? What ever you are after, we can offer assistance. We will advise on using or specifying our products. Take a look at our news and advice for the latest information about our products and advice.
How to Use Shou Sugi Ban in Hard Landscaping
Our Shou Sugi Ban® charred timbers are widely used to clad garden rooms. The naturally preserved timbers offer a contemporary finish that elevates an outdoor
Garden Buildings: Transforming Outdoor Spaces
A Garden Building or an Extension? Working remotely is quite a challenge, especially if you have children, pets and partners sharing the same room. Nothing
Changing Perceptions of Timber Construction
Timber: A Substitute for Carbon Intensive, Mineral-based Building Materials Timber construction offers a more sustainable solution for future buildings than concrete or steel. It is
The Importance of Responsible Timber Sourcing
Are Shou Sugi Ban® Timber Responsibly Sourced? The current and future success of our business depends on sustainable practices that ensure forests are maintained, restored
Tips on Selecting an Architect
Do You Need to Hire an Architect? New build, renovation, extension or conversion, there is one thing that these build projects have in common; all
Timber, Stone & Sand Castles
Earth & Timber Fortifications Buckets and spades at the ready, it’s nearly the summer holidays! And, while you focus on creating the best sandcastle, let
Hyperspace & Shou Sugi Ban Q&A
Olli Andrew is an award-winning architect and the founder of Hyperspace. Several of his projects have incorporated Shou Sugi Ban®, which has been applied to
Natural Materials for Restorative Renovation
Choosing Building Materials It is common to make judgements about a building based on visual appearance. However, the success of an architectural project relies on
The Benefits of Property Renovation
Reducing Carbon Emissions Rebuild or renovate – is retrofitting old buildings an effective way to reduce carbon emissions in the built environment? With finite land