{"id":2562,"date":"2020-03-09T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-09T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fhbrundle.co.uk\/lp\/2020\/03\/09\/time-to-say-goodbye-to-timber\/"},"modified":"2020-03-09T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2020-03-09T00:00:00","slug":"time-to-say-goodbye-to-timber","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fhbrundle.co.uk\/lp\/blog\/2020\/03\/09\/time-to-say-goodbye-to-timber\/","title":{"rendered":"Time to say goodbye to timber?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For centuries, timber was the default construction material of choice \u2013 and even today, it\u2019s still a hugely popular\u00a0<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">option\u00a0<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">for decking, fencing, and other home and garden products. But is that beginning to change? Paul Smith of F.H. Brundle gives his view.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There\u2019s a reason<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0we\u2019ve been making things with timber for thousands of years.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s strong. It\u2019s renewable. It\u2019s widely available \u2013 and it looks beautiful.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But it\u2019s also<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0got<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0big drawbacks.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Think about the hundreds of millions of structures and buildings that have been\u00a0made out of\u00a0timber throughout history.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are still stone castles and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">churches standing from centuries ago<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. The oldest<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0stone structures<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0on earth date from around 2500 BC.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But\u00a0the vast<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0majority of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the timber buildings\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">humans have constructed no longer exist.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That\u2019s because, to stay looking and performing its best, timber requires<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0a lot of maintenance.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Without\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">regular sanding,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">painting and weatherproofing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, wood can rot<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or warp<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u2013 and, eventually, disintegrate completely.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Durable, sustainable alternatives<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Timber was once the unchallenged material of choice for all sorts of domestic applications \u2013 fencing, decking, sheds<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and more.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But as stunning as they are when they\u2019re first installed, timber products are far from easy to keep looking their best. They\u2019re susceptible to rotting and warping if they\u2019re not regularly maintained \u2013 something which can be complex, costly and time-consuming.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For a long time, the alternatives weren\u2019t especially inspiring.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0You could\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">have\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">something<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0that performed better than\u00a0timber, but\u00a0looked worse. Or you could have timber<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, enjoy the natural aesthetics<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, but struggle with the ongoing maintenance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In recent years, that\u2019s thankfully changed. Driven by the need for more\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">durable, affordable and sustainable\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">substitute<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for timber<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">forward-thinking manufacturers have develo<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ped<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0a number of\u00a0innovative,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0low-maintenance<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">alternatives\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">including WPC.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rinato<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u2013 a versatile, low-maintenance solution<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wood plastic composite<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">i<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">modern\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">combination of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">wood<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and plastic\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">that manages to retain timber\u2019s best characteristics,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">without the exhaustive maintenance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Take our own\u00a0Rinato\u00a0WPC decking<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0as an example.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Available in an array of colours<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and styles,\u00a0Rinato\u00a0is a fantastic\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">alternative to timber decking.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the option for a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0natural woodgrain fini<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">sh<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">it\u2019s able to offer\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">much-sought\u00a0after traditional aesthetics.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But it\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">much stronger,\u00a0longer-lasting, and virtually maintenance free<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rinato\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">combines<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Forest\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stewardship Council-certified<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0recycled euc<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">alyptus wood and recycled polyeth<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ylene<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">polypropylene<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, making it<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">both\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">incredibly<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0strong and environmentally friendly.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But\u00a0Rinato\u00a0is also\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">highly\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">versatile\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">available in natural,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">v<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ictoria<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">classic<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and heritage finishes<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Whatever the application, there\u2019s a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rinato\u00a0decking product to suit.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Marano<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">sleek, stylish and easy to install<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But another material is rapidly finding favour as a high-performance timber-alternative \u2013 and it\u2019s not the one you might expect.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For decades, aluminium has been associated with sleek sliding doors<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">high-end architectural window products<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, but it\u2019s equally capable of pro<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">viding outstanding fences and railings too.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">F.H. Brundle<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2019s own Marano fencing range<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0provides another long-lasting, low-maintenance alternative\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and one that\u2019s visually versatile, too.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Available in either<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0a realistic golden oak effect<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or a sleek and contemporary anthracite grey, Marano can be adapted to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0anythi<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ng from traditional cottages to the most sleek and minimalistic modern homes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What\u2019s more,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">it\u2019s extremely quick and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0easy to install<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and can\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">be incorporated into steel gate frames and fixed to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">virtually any\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">post.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Embrace the future<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There\u2019s no doubt that timber will alwa<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ys<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0have an appeal<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But given the outstanding looks, performance and versatility of the many modern\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">alternatives,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I think there\u2019s a serious chance it<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2019ll become less and less common.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For more information please call\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">01708 398 048<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For centuries, timber was the default construction material of choice [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2563,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[22],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2562","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Time to say goodbye to timber? 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