Timber is not measured like a normal person would expect. In fact, it is still one of the main topics of conversions in the timber yard with newcomers and DIY'ers. This measuring system can still catch out even experienced tradesmen from time to time, even if they never admit it!Timber…

The timber shortage started when western countries, notably The UK, EU, and USA entered their first round of lockdowns. With the predicted slowdown of commercial demand during the Covid period, most sawmills we caught off guard by the vast amount of demand from the DIY Market. With everyone stuck at…

Yes, All of our Fence Posts are treated to a UC4 (Use Class 4) rating. This means our fence posts can be used in direct ground contact. On average, we expect a UC4-treated fence post to last 15 years with basic annual maintenance. The life span of treated timber would…

As your shopping around for timber, you may come across terms or abbreviations and not have a clue what you are actually looking at! Like most trade-focused industries, timber merchants are guilty of using trade terms to describe our goods, expecting end users to understand what we mean. Let's look at…

Old or “Reclaimed” railways sleepers are often seen as the cheapest way to buy railway sleepers, and there always seem to be some for sale on various marketplaces such as Facebook and Gumtree.The Truth of the matter is these sleepers are often discarded by trainline operators and maintenance crews if…

Building raised beds using old railway sleepers has been very popular with home gardeners, horticulture enthusiasts and even a variety of businesses including local authorities.Raised Beds are ideal for gardens with no soil, such as concrete gardens, maybe a garden with awkward areas such as corners, or multi levelled, and…

Railway Sleepers (At least those supplied by Nottage Timber Merchants) are typically rated for use without further treatment. Our Softwood sleepers are rated to UC3, meaning without any additional treatment by the end user, the manufacturer expects these to last around 25 years laying directly on the ground.However, paint and…

Acoustic Tested Doors are a great addition to many homes & offices.In the age of home offices and working from home, Acoustic Tested Doors are becoming more and more popular. With many consumers not even knowing this option was available! The Acoustic Tested Doors that we currently offer have been…

One of the most common questions we get here at Nottage Timber, is what is C24 Timber?C24 is a grade of carcassing timber. Carcassing Timber is typically used in structural applications, for example, roof battens, floor joists and studwork for partitioned walls. Each application will have a given load-bearing rating…

Timber firrings (also known as Flat Roof Firrings or simply just Firrings) are primarily used on flat roofs to create a subtle slope, stopping water from pooling on the surface.Typically, timber firrings are lengths of timber cut with a taper along the length, for example, a 50mm to 0mm. This…