25 June 2024

BMBI: April Merchant sales up +3.9% year-on-year

Posted on 25th June 2024 by Max Banner

The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report shows builders’ merchants’ value sales were up +3.9% in April compared to the same month a year ago.

05 June 2024

West Fraser engineered wood panels help housebuilders lower Scope 3 emissions

Posted on 5th June 2024 by Max Banner

As a pioneer in the industry, West Fraser UK has always been dedicated to producing board from sustainable sources of timber.

03 June 2024

Hush: How to add acoustic insulation to a timber joisted floor

Posted on 3rd June 2024 by Max Banner

The form of construction used for separating floors in the UK’s housing stock most often involves timber joists of one type or another – Hush Acoustics has more.

24 May 2024

EPD Insulation Group: Driving change for women in construction

Posted on 24th May 2024 by Max Banner

The number of women across the construction workforce increased to 15.8% from April – June 2023, which is a jump of 1.2% from the previous quarter. In short, that equates to the highest number since records began in 1997. EPD Insulation Group has more…

08 April 2024

West Fraser’s CaberShieldPlus – builders’ questions answered

Posted on 8th April 2024 by Max Banner

CaberShieldPlus is a chipboard flooring panel, in 18mm or 22mm thickness, with a useful permanent waterproof, protective layer on the top and bottom of the panel. This article answers questions about the product…

27 March 2024

BMBI: Tentative start to 2024 as January value sales slip

Posted on 27th March 2024 by Max Banner

The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report shows builders’ merchants’ value sales were down -2.1% in January compared to the same month in 2023.

25 March 2024

Creak-free, net carbon negative flooring from West Fraser

Posted on 25th March 2024 by Max Banner

West Fraser’s CaberFloor P5 is a high-performance particleboard which is widely specified by developers, architects and self-builders due to its stability, durability and ease of installation.

19 December 2023

Bournemouth builder hails benefits of West Fraser panels

Posted on 19th December 2023 by Max Banner

An experienced carpenter and builder based near Bournemouth, who has been involved in the construction of bespoke homes for two local developers, has taken to social media to demonstrate the speed and efficiency of installing West Fraser’s CaberDek, as well as the manufacturer’s SterlingOSB Zero.

24 November 2023

Rain, snow, ice? No problem for West Fraser’s CaberDek

Posted on 24th November 2023 by Max Banner

CaberDek is one of West Fraser’s flagship quality flooring products designed to ensure that, whatever weather befalls UK construction sites, work can continue cleanly and safely.

21 November 2023

The best panel for the project? West Fraser’s new guide for builders has all the answers

Posted on 21st November 2023 by Max Banner

For builders today, there is a plethora of different engineered wood panels to choose from when looking at a new project. West Fraser UK, which operates two factories in the UK, has produced a guide which makes the selection process simple and speedy.

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