Thursday, 2 June 2011

Summer's here! So what does that mean for outdoor wood?

The advent of sunnier, warmer, drier weather always brings with it the problems of new fencing installations developing splits and cracks - especially in larger diameter posts. Apart from being unsightly, the deeper cracks can present a risk to the long-term life of the post, by exposing the untreated core of the timber. (Many people assume that timber which has been pressure treated is preserved all the way through - but that isn't the case: only the outer few millimetres will contain preservative at the right concentration.)  Therefore, a deep crack that goes below this "protective layer" is a recipe for future trouble.

TFT can inspect consignments of new posts and other landscaping timber products; and we can advise on ways to minimise the problems I've just described, if we should find potential difficulties. Call us on +44 (0)1765 601010 or email tft@woodexperts.com to find out more.

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