Listen to what our MD - Dave West has to say about our family values and how we approach environmental issues.

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.

WL West & Sons Ltd tribute to our engineer Jim (Titch) Passmore.

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.

This article covers Ash Dieback disease & how to prevent & treat it. Find out more from timber industry experts 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.

The US, UK & European timber markets have seen a lot of changes since the start of the pandemic. Here is our assessment of the situation.

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.

Peter Harknett is a renowned Steeplejack. Find out all about Peter and his illustrious career as a Steeplejack.

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.

At WL West & Sons, we supply a range of Ash Woods for your projects. Curious about the properties & uses of Ash? Read our blog & get in touch today.

Discover all about Oak & Cedar roofing shakes & shingles and how we at WL West & Sons integrate them into our projects. Learn more & contact us for more.

Carefully constructed timber is predictable when burning. Here is how fire prevention & protection has evolved through the years.

Oak is an extremely durable hardwood used in construction & prized for its attributes. Find out more from Timber supplier, WL West & Sons now.

Although every effort is made to limit waste and preserve wildlife, the ash dieback disease is predicted to severely affect or kill 80% of ash trees in the UK, dramatically impacting UK flora and woodland landscapes.