timber care
Wood Treatments
Timber surfaces add a touch of class to any home. The only trouble is exterior timber weathers and has to be maintained, in order to keep its rich colours and tones. However, there is no need to panic, no need to give up precious weekends or take time off work, when its time for maintenance of your external timber surfaces as we can help.
We can look after all your timber needs using a full variety of quality wood care products.
- Decking
- Fencing
- Outdoor Furniture
- Sheds
- Office Spaces
- Log Cabins
- Floors
- Wooden Beams
- Solid Wooden Worktops
New Timber – External
We will take care of all the preparation and staining of new structures such as sheds, decks, windows & doors, fences etc. We are happy to do those small jobs that many tradesman are not keen to do and we are just as happy to do the big jobs as well. We use only the best quality wood care products and follow best practice in preparation, choice of materials and application. We are also ready to provide advice on the most suitable product for your specific circumstance, tips on common problems and pitfalls to avoid. We will also show you colour samples to see what your timber will look like when the job is finished. With the right processes and materials we can have your new timber structures ready to go in few a few days and all you have to do is get ready to enjoy them.
Maintenance – External
Your outdoor timber structures don’t come cheap. Some of them cost thousands of pounds. This is a substantial investment and it needs to be properly looked after if it is to retain its value and to add value to your property. For that reason we a are ready to look after your timber investment well in to the future. As you know the outdoors is a less than friendly environment for all surfaces, and timber is no exception. Depending on circumstances most outdoor timber surfaces need regular maintenance at one or two year intervals. It’s a false economy to delay maintenance work. When maintenance is done within the safe time frame, it can be done quickly, with minimum disruption and cost effectively. When maintenance is left too long the preparation time is greatly increased, more materials are required, more time is spent and of course, the costs go up accordingly.
Restoration – External
If you have left your timber a bit too long and it has started to weather and age, it may not be too late to rescue it.
With the right materials and process most timber surfaces can be restored to “like new” in many cases, so don’t give up hope.
Bringing your timber back to life and looking after it will be a lot less expensive than pulling it down and replacing it.
There are many considerations to take into account when restoring old and weathered timber such as: – Has it been coated before – Is it mold affected – Will it need sanding – Will some of the timber need replacing – How much exposure does it have to the elements.
We are armed with the knowledge and know-how to advise you on what needs to be done and what can be expected. In most cases our customers are amazed at how incredible the transformation is. Just like when coating new surfaces, once the restoration is completed it is important to maintain it, whether it is a deck or outdoor setting or anything else, you need to protect your investment and we are here to help you do just that.
Interior Timber
Although your internal woodwork is not subjected to the rigors of the British weather, it is still having to cope with large temperature fluctuations, knocks and scrapes, and humid atmospheres. All these issues slowly crack and split the protective surface and allow detrition to start. Many timber surfaces such as staircases, skirting’s, architrave, doors and floors are usually painted. The layers of paint that accumulate form an extremely effective protection. However stained or varnished timber require more care to keep them looking fantastic for longer.
New Timber – Internal
When you install new timber into the house you’ll see that there is nothing that looks quite as good as wood. However it needs to be protected as soon as possible otherwise it will take on moisture from the surrounding atmosphere ans well. Alternatively it can start to dry out and start to dis-colour.
We can apply a range of different protective wood care products from stains and varnishes to waxes or paint, in a variety of different finishes and advise which is best for the situation. Some areas require a more flexible coating than others.
Maintenance – Internal
If your concerned about loosing the lustre of your internal timber-work we can offer a regular maintenance program. Following our initial visit getting your timber-work looking great, we can schedule return visits every two years to keep it up to scratch. We’ll quickly sand down any deteriorated areas and apply one or two coats of protective coating. Ask us about this facility when you contact us.
Floor restoration services
Whether you have a new real wood floor that needs oiling, staining or treating or you have an existing floor that’s in need of an uplift. We cover both aspects to give your floor the protection and look it deserves.
Worktop refresh
Remove water stains and mold by refreshing your solid wooden worktops with a fresh coat of oil, wax or stain, to bring back there natural beauty.