Tips - Timberstore Ltd

02 Sep

How to Cut Oak Sleepers? A Professional Guide

To cut a sleeper, mark a straight line across all faces with a straight piece of timber or offcut as a guide, clamp the timber to a stable surface, then work along the line with a circular saw fitted with the appropriate blade. Because most sleepers are 100-200 mm thick, finish thicker pieces from the second face or by hand, then sand the cut ends (and seal them if the sleeper is softwood). Sle...

20 Oct

Small Front Garden Fencing Ideas

At Timberstore, we know that small front garden fencing ideas can completely transform the look and feel of a property. A well-chosen fence adds structure, privacy, and security, while improving kerb appeal and giving a welcoming first impression. The right garden fencing doesn’t just mark your boundary - it enhances your home’s design and creates an attractive, durable feature for years to come. ...

22 Sep

Small garden – Pergola ideas

Small garden pergola ideas are becoming increasingly popular across the UK. Pergola brings style, structure and practicality without overwhelming a limited outdoor space. These open frameworks act as shaded extensions of the home, defining zones such as an outdoor dining area or a cosy seating area. With careful design, even a compact pergola can create a tranquil oasis, blending natural greenery ...

26 Aug

Small garden – Paving ideas

For many homeowners in South East England, small gardens can feel tricky to design. But with the right paving, even the most compact outdoor space can become stylish, functional and low maintenance. Defining small garden paving as a popular outdoor design choice The role of paving in transforming small areas Creating functional and aesthetic outdoor living spaces Enhancing the beauty ...

18 Aug

How to lay garden sleepers

To lay garden sleepers, mark out your layout, dig a shallow trench, and bed the sleepers on a firm base of compacted sharp sand or gravel, checking each one is level with a spirit level before you secure the sleepers together with screws or pins. Laid correctly, sleepers create durable raised beds, garden edging, and retaining walls with a clean, professional finish. Garden sleepers have become...

16 Aug

Small Garden Ideas with Railway Sleepers

Small gardens in the UK offer unique opportunities for creative design, especially when using railway sleepers. These versatile timber blocks, once used for supporting railway tracks, have become a staple in modern garden landscaping. Whether you’re looking to build raised beds, create garden edging, or add rustic charm to your outdoor space, garden railway sleepers provide endless possibilities f...

14 Aug

What is the strongest type of fencing?

When property owners look to secure their boundary or improve curb appeal, one common question arises: what is the strongest type of fencing for their needs? The answer depends on your priorities—whether that’s withstanding strong winds, enhancing privacy, ensuring security, or reducing long-term maintenance. Factors like the quality of fence panels, the use of concrete posts or timber posts, a...

13 Aug

How High Can Your Garden Fence Be? A Complete Guide to Building a Fence in the UK

If you’re thinking about upgrading your garden’s privacy or security with a new fence, it’s essential to understand the regulations around fencing—from legal height limits and planning permission rules to dealing with neighbours and local council requirements. In this guide, we cover everything homeowners need to know before embarking on a fence-building project. Equipped with this knowledge, you ...

11 Aug

Top 4 Best Fence Panels for Windy Areas

Living in the UK means dealing with unpredictable and often harsh weather conditions, especially strong winds. For homeowners in windy areas, choosing reliable and durable fence panels can be the difference between a safe, long-lasting fence and frequent costly repairs. If you’re looking for expert advice on weatherproof fencing solutions, as well as fence installation or maintenance tips, you’re ...

17 Mar

How to Fit Feather-edge Fence Boards?

To fit featheredge boards, nail them vertically to the arris rails for closeboard fencing (150 mm boards can also be fixed horizontally as cladding; 200 mm boards are used for cladding only), overlapping each one by about 25 mm and securing them with a 50 mm galvanised nail per rail - so 2 arris rails need 2 nails per board, 3 rails need 3, and 4 rails need 4. Work along the fence from the first p...