The Appeal of Timber in Your Garden

Did you ever wonder why most garden flooring, balusters and landscapes are made of timber? Well, there are a good many reasons to love it! Read on to discover the beauty and the advantages of using wood materials in your garden and start timber decking the premises of your own lawn.

Timber is pleasing and elegant. With or without painting, timber still looks perfectly pleasing. Wood has natural rings and lines that add detail to its texture and appearance. You can simply add varnish to the wood and it’s good to go. Timber is very beneficial, serving two purposes: construction materials and designing materials.

Timber is easy to shape, carve and cut. Garden floorings and furniture need different sizes and shapes to hold the plants and to make the lawn more appealing to look at. Timber can be machined, cut, nailed, glued and screwed easily, making the designing process a good deal easier. It can cater to different landscape sizes and organise vast stretches of land and a number of plants.

Timber is safer, even in bad weather. Wood absorbs water because it contains fibre. Compared to cement and asphalt, timber is less slippery and it is also more environmentally friendly.

Timber is durable. Wood is derived from well-grown trees. Although flexible, wood is also very durable. It does not break easily and is resistant to wear and decay. The only problem with timber is that it can be invaded and broken down by pests. In order to avoid pest damage, keep the garden clean and have pest control products to hand. It is always advisable to use stainless nails as other alternatives are prone to rust.

Timber is easy to repair or replace. Wood is also easy to repair because it can be easily removed, section by section. This characteristic of wood affords timber users the privilege of changing or improving the design of their gardens, at will.

If you are looking for high quality timber for your garden, kindly contact UK Timber to order. Thanks for reading!