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  1. August 04, 2022

    Make your own Garden Planters

     

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  2. May 19, 2019

    Lawns and Borders and Hot tubs

    One of our long-time customers and friend from Lawns and Borders, Lewis, has shared a few pictures of his luxurious hot tub setup. A little hideaway tucked in his back garden reveals a great chillout spot for the summer evenings.  

    He's started with a little

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  3. February 05, 2019

    Fitting a Doorframe in 10 Easy Steps

    Doorframes are notoriously difficult to fit; some joiners even refuse to go near them! Doorframe casing kits have made things easier with their standard door widths, however this doesn’t help much when your doorway is a non-standard size or has crooked walls. Accurate measurements are crucial to achieving a

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  4. December 10, 2018

    Top 6 Uses for Railway Sleepers and Wooden Beams

    Whether they’re treated for outdoor use, rustic and distressed or dressed for a smooth finish, railway sleepers can provide a solid building block for any number of projects. We’ve just had a freshly sawn delivery of beautiful oak sleepers arrive at Quay Timber. So here is our top 10 list of ide

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  5. October 16, 2018

    Why Build a Deck in Winter?

    Decking on Ice

     

    It might seem like a strange idea to build a deck when it's cold outside. After all, what good is a brand new garden deck if you can't sit out and enjoy the sun? You'll spend all that time out in the cold and have to wait until the next year before you can reap the

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  6. September 21, 2018

    How to Clad Your House (with photos)

    Busy works in Washington as Will and Rob clad a row of houses on Rob’s street in some dazzling cedar.

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  7. September 11, 2018

    Quay Timber Offers Custom Bespoke Skirting

    Got some awkward, non standard skirting boards in your home which need to be replaced? Perhaps you just have your eye on a very specific pattern and you can't find anywhere which stocks it. Quay Timber now offers bespoke skirting tailored to your specifications. Custom

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  8. August 20, 2018

    How to Build a Chopping Board in 7 Steps

    One of the lads in our yard, Will, works weekends here at Quay Timber while he studies during the week. In his spare time he enjoys building things and is quickly becoming a talented craftsman! Last payday he spent his wages on some new machinery to work on his projects. 

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