EU Timber Regulations 2013

EU Timber Regulations 2013

Despite the hickup of the severe global recession, consumer demand moves relentlessly upwards and this affects demand for wood materials. And so as the global demand for timber and timber products continues to grow the pressure on the worlds forestry is increasing. We’ve all heard of the damage being ravaged in tropical forests throughout the world but many argued that little was being done to rectify the situation. In many localities where intensive deforestation has occured, there has been little replanting or care taken to preserve the local environment. However there is light at the end of the tunnel!

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DISPLAY UNITS, SHOWCASE UNITS, GLASS CABINETS, CRYSTAL CABINETS…

DISPLAY UNITS, SHOWCASE UNITS, GLASS CABINETS, CRYSTAL CABINETS…

Call them what you will, there’s nothing like a display unita wall unit, a showcase cabineta glass cabinet or a crystal cabinet to enhance your home display!

On left is a truly one of a kind – a customer presented us with a request for a dainty, painted display cabinet in a traditional style to match the table and chairs already purchased from us.

 

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SOLID WOOD VS MAN MADE BOARDS

SOLID WOOD VS MAN MADE BOARDS

Were often amazed at the numbers of people who ask about the benefits of solid wood as opposed to man made boards in domestic furniture. And so it makes sense to make some of these details available online to curious consumers – so here goes!

In honesty there is a widespread misconception that “solid wood” is always better. And in honesty some of the retailers perpetuate this myth by advertising “100% solid wood products” as if this is a guarantee of quality or durability. Unfortunately the truth is a little more complicated.

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NIGHTMARE ON HOME FURNISHINGS STREET 2: WOOD CHANGES…

NIGHTMARE ON HOME FURNISHINGS STREET 2: WOOD CHANGES…

Wood continues to age naturally over its lifetime – and the colour can sometimes move noticeably. This happens gradually over time – different woods seem to age at different speeds. The change that happens is difficult to notice when you are living with the product on a daily basis. It’s completely natural and difficult to guarantee against.

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