Considering an outdoor project soon, or need to explore the differences between Swamp Cypress vs Western Red Cedar? Take a read now.

Climate change is in need of support across the globe, but how can investing in sustainable timber help? Take a read now.

We're excited for our new piece of kit here at W.L. West & Sons, here we discuss our top 3 features of the Stromab TR 500 Matrix.

We are committed to helping sustainability initiatives wherever possible. However, there are some timbers which outperform others when it comes to sustainability, so we've rounded up the 5 best timbers for sustainability and environment.

In recent years, Cedar Shingles have risen significantly in price. Find out how Larch Shakes can be a feasible alternative.

Explore the differences between a tally man and a timber measurer, as well as their primary responsibilities.

From the fruit it bears to its uses, explore everything that’s crucial to know about spanish chestnut.

Beech wood is rising in popularity across the UK. Discover four snapshot facts about beech wood, its properties & how it can be used today.

Ash wood is a hardwood that has been used across the UK for centuries. Discover the key qualities of this versatile wood and how it can be used today.

In today's environment, finding sustainable solutions is more important than ever before. At WL West & Sons, we're driving sustainability in everything we do.

With major projects occurring around the UK you must find a sawmill such as WL West that can work with the artisan. The sawyer and the artisan need to understand exactly how the other sees the same project.

Since the end of February 2021, the issues with timber supply have surpassed anything we have witnessed in the past forty years. Find out more in our blog.

It's very important to ensure that wood has been treated to a high standard to make it fire retardant. Find out more from W L West & Sons Ltd.

When sourcing constructional timber, it is important to practice sustainability & take responsibility for our forests. Learn more from W L West & Sons Ltd.

This article covers defects in wood and how these can be considered to be unique features. Find out more from W L West & Sons Ltd.

With regards to Timber, sustainablity is extremely important in this day & age; however, what do we mean when we say that we work in a sustainable way? Learn more from W L West & Sons Ltd.

Discover the properties, appearances, uses and stains associated with walnut wood.

No one does machined timber better than WL West & Sons. Whatever the scale of your project, we have the tools for you. Find out more.

Your garden should be a haven from the outside world and how better to do that than to create bespoke solid wood garden furniture? View our pick of our recent projects here.

As well as supplying a range of timber products & completing successful timber building projects, we are very knowledgeable about how to protect wood from long term damage. Find out more.