Archive: March 2022
Brimstone cladding for first ‘net zero’ McDonalds
December 16, 2021
McDonalds chose Brimstone timber cladding for their first ‘net zero’ restaurant in the UK. (And we’re loving it, sort of…) https://twitter.com/VasternTimberUK/status/1469365058396471300 "McDonald's and other fast food firms have previously come under fire for their carbon footprints" according to the local BBC report, not...
Local alternatives to imported timber are in the news
July 15, 2021
High demand for timber products is in the news. Our MD Tom Barnes, in Timber Media, said "Canadian cedar is becoming extremely hard to find, and very expensive to buy. Where companies do still have stocks, the price has risen to well over £100 /M2." Tom said "fortunately, British grown options remain available and affordable. Our ther...
How to fix larch cladding
July 14, 2021
Larch cladding is hard and naturally durable, making it a great choice for buildings that need a tough exterior. It is important to understand how larch behaves. If you're considering installing larch timber cladding, follow our golden guidelines for the best results... 1. Expect movement Larch has many good...
Comparing Oak and Sweet Chestnut cladding
May 4, 2021
Oak and sweet chestnut are great options for timber cladding, and our latest video compares these two timbers, to help with your decision making. Oak is the UK's favourite hardwood. It's strong, hard and tough but it can be unstable. By comparison, Sweet Chestnut is light, it's more stable, but it is a bit softer. We source most of our...
Five years of success for Brimstone
March 4, 2021
Brimstone: the first British grown thermally modified timber Five years ago, we launched Brimstone, the first thermally-modified timber (TMT) made from British grown hardwoods. Since then it's been chosen for many spectacular projects, including stunning homes and impressive commercial developments. Tom Barnes, MD of Vastern Timber ...
