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4.8

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Google Reviews

4.8

Ian Hayes

16:18 31 Oct 24

I regularly use Vastern for purchasing locally grown, sustainably sourced British oak and ash. I then use this for making bespoke fitted and freestanding furniture. The quality of the timber is excellent and reliable. I usually deal with Wolf when I visit who's friendly, knowledgeable and allows time to search for the timber that fits my requirements. The company really cares about what they do, and they promote the conservation and enhancement of British woodlands which is important to me and really sets them apart!

Chris Saberi

21:52 29 Oct 24

I went to Vastern to get a burr oak waney edge board. Their customer service was excellent, I was given a lot of help and advice to pick out the very board that met my needs to make my river table. I went back to get some planed oak for the legs/base. Thoroughly recommended!Edit Oct 2024: Visited again to get some planed oak boards for a custom lounge light. Customer service and the personal touch was still top notch!

J addison

13:20 25 Oct 24

Was really impressed with the service at vasterns, knowledgeable, patient and thorough, my client bought three, 1st grade oak waney edge boards and Wolf was on hand to help guide us to the right choice. Top guy, top gear. Was patient and aloud us time to make decisions and think about our options.No pressure, no rush. Recommended.Look forward to getting stuck in to them.Thanks

Oliver Milne

06:46 24 Oct 24

I used Vasterns for some ash for a kitchen job and was very pleased with the quantity to choose from, the quality of the timber and the price. The customer service was also excellent. A guy named Wolf took time to help me pick out everything I needed. Left feeling pleased with my haul of timber and will definitely be back.

Harry Llewelyn

08:21 18 Oct 24

Brilliant service. Quality product

Ruth Harris

11:55 27 Sep 24

Wolf was excellent today helping Steve and I select a piece of wood for a desk and sorting out getting it cut so we could move it back on our truck. Great service and really nice that he was interested in our project. Thanks so much.

John Lamb

11:24 26 Sep 24

Brimstone Ash Decking

Being durable, stable and relatively knot free, Brimstone ash is a locally grown alternative to tropical hardwood decking.

Type

Hardwood

Profiles

VDEC 1 – 3

From

South of England

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Brimstone Ash Decking

Brimstone Ash Decking Features

We used to sell tropical hardwood decking, but with a heavy heart. We didn’t really want to, but there was no locally grown alternative to match the visual appeal, hardness and above all durability of tropical hardwood timber.

Well, now we have one – Brimstone Ash, and we have stopped selling tropical hardwood decking. Brimstone is our new product and we create it with a clever technology called thermal modification. The process involves super heating English ash to 210° degrees which stabilises the wood, makes it durable and turns it a beautiful dark chocolate brown.

Thermally modified ash has been used for decking in the US for some time now and it is catching on fast across mainland Europe. Brimstone Ash is, however, the first British grown product on the market and we are very proud of that.

If you are considering using Ipe, Yellow Balau, Garapa of any of the other tropical hardwood decks, then consider this first. You can get the same performance with the knowledge that you are supporting local woodlands and without any of the sustainability worries attached to tropical wood.

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Specification

Brimstone ash Decking from Vastern Timber

Thermally modified British ash
Sourced from legal and well-managed woodlands in England and Wales. GIB certified.
Supplied by Vastern Timber (sales@vastern.co.uk)
EN942:2007 J10
Finished thickness of 21mm
Overall finished widths of 95mm / 120mm / 140mm
Random lengths 1.5mt – 3.0mt+
Available in various profiles
Moisture content of 4 – 6%
Durability EN350-2 Very Durable. Class 1 (Above ground use only)
Supplied uncoated. Decking oil recommended

Profiles

Dimensions

Dimensions

Thickness	Overall Width	Profiles available
21mm	95mm	VDEC2, VDEC3
21mm	120mm	VDEC2
21mm	140mm	VDEC1, VDEC2
27mm	145mm	VDEC4

Lengths

1.5mt – 3.0mt+

Characteristics

Appearance
Brimstone ash has a consistent chocolate brown colouring with a strong grain pattern. Decking boards may contain occasional small sound knots.

Weathering
The modification process removes most natural extractives resulting in relatively consistent weathering, largely free of staining. Weathering to a grey colour occurs more quickly than for non-modified timber.

Durability (EN350-2)
Very durable. Class 1

Desired service life
Frequently wet 30 yrs* (This is heavily reliant on good design and installation)

*(Realistic service life as decking more likely to be 15 – 20yrs)

Movement class
Small

Working properties
Brimstone is more brittle than untreated wood. Please take care when
cutting and fixing to prevent splitting. Pre-drilling and countersinking is essential.

Density
563 Kg / Cm3

Extractives
The modification process involves no chemicals and most natural chemicals in the wood are removed during the process. You can treat Brimstone as inert.

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While the utmost care has been taken to provide accurate information, Vastern Timber shall not be held responsible for any consequences arising from any errors or omissions on this website nor for any damages resulting from the use of the information.

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Google Reviews

4.8

Based on 212 reviews

Google Reviews

4.8

16:18 31 Oct 24

21:52 29 Oct 24

13:20 25 Oct 24

06:46 24 Oct 24

08:21 18 Oct 24

Brilliant service. Quality product

Ruth Harris

11:55 27 Sep 24

John Lamb

11:24 26 Sep 24

Brimstone Ash Decking

Brimstone Ash Decking Features

We used to sell tropical hardwood decking, but with a heavy heart. We didn’t really want to, but there was no locally grown alternative to match the visual appeal, hardness and above all durability of tropical hardwood timber.

Thermally modified ash has been used for decking in the US for some time now and it is catching on fast across mainland Europe. Brimstone Ash is, however, the first British grown product on the market and we are very proud of that.

If you are considering using Ipe, Yellow Balau, Garapa of any of the other tropical hardwood decks, then consider this first. You can get the same performance with the knowledge that you are supporting local woodlands and without any of the sustainability worries attached to tropical wood.

Call us to discuss your project

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