Dave Stevenson

Construction Timber from Southern Timber

Most structural buildings use mainly ex.50mm timber in floors, roof and studwork. At Southern Timber we stock Scandinavian C16/C24 stock, it is all pressure treated and regularised to minimise waste and make construction easier and quicker. Stock lengths run up to 6.0 metres from 47mm x 75mm right through to 47mm x 250mm

19mm and 25mm roofing batten

At Southern Timber we stock timber battens in a variety of sizes and specifications. The grade and size of batten is largely determined by the application.  Roofing battens are normally 25 x 50mm but also include 25 x 38mm and 38mm x 50mm. The BS5534 graded battens are vividly coloured and represent our most popular roofing batten. Battens are frequently used with our fibre cement HardiePlank and Western red cedar cladding options

We keep large stocks of 25mm and 38mm Sawn timbers. They are mainly used for cladding and fencing applications

• Devon and Cornwall deliveries

• JamesHardie Mainland UK deliveries

• Tools and consumables via Parcelforce

• JamesMetal Trims via Freight Carrier

• HardiePlank fibre cement via Pallet network

• Hardie VL Boards via Pallet network

James Hardie cladding is a colourful and versatile weatherboard that offers the texture and natural appearance of timber.  HardiePlank® cladding also features the low maintenance durability of fibre cement.

JamesHardie tools and consumables

We can deliver a range of JamesHardie tools, fixings and consumables via the Parcelforce network.  Popular items include the Hardie Gecko clamps, Hardie Guillotines, Colour co-ordinated screws and Edge Seal paints. Delivery times are normally 24-48 hours after

Tanalised sheds remain our preferred option within garden buildings. Our Premier tanalised sheds are made in the Forest of Dean and popular sizes are available from stock. 

Premier tanalised sheds

The Premier garden sheds use Tanalith-E preservatives and planed redwood timber.  This helps improve the product service life and  the Manufacturer offers a 15 Year Treat-Right Performance Warranty. All sheds should be placed on UC4 pressure treated timbers to avoid the shed coming into ground contact.  Applying a water repellent stain (or paint) will help to keep the inside of the shed dry.

Stock availability

Tanalised sheds are kept in our Devon yard for delivery to most parts of Devon and Cornwall. Most are delivered free of charge but we do request an able bodied person to help offload.  Normally all the sheds are available from stock except the two Oxford sheds. The Tanalised Oxford sheds are eligible

Kids Playhouses in Devon, Cornawall and Mainland UK

First of all Kid’s Playhouses from the Rowlinsons range of child’s play houses, lodges and cottages provide a variety of safe play settings.  So, with a reasonable investment in a playhouse the kids can be outdoors and enjoy creative play in the family garden. All these well designed timber buildings are available for direct delivery straight from the manufacturer.  We will be adding models from the Forest Garden Products range during the early summer of 2022. Most of Mainland UK enjoys free delivery but some outlying areas may have to pay an extra £25 or £50 delivery.

Models available :

• Beach Hut
• Beach Hut with Swing
• Beach Hut with Wall
• Little Lodge 
• Saloon Playhouse
• Playaway Swiss Cottage
• Playaway House
• Sand Pit

Each building is supplied with assembly and maintenance instructions which

Featheredge boards and lengths

Without going into too much detail we thought we would answer some typical issues with featheredge boards, or are they featheredge slats?  To add to the confusion they are also known as closeboarding. Featheredge is a traditional board commonly used in agricultural buildings.  Normal-sized lengths are:

125mm width at 1.2m, 1.65m and 1.8 metres;

150mm width at 1.05m, 1.2m, 1.65m, 1.8m, 2.4m, 3.0m and 3.6 metres;

175mm width at 4.8 metres.

What overlap for the boards?

We keep in stock 125mm, 1S0mm and 175mm sawn featheredge boards.  The 125mm are intended to be used in fencing applications, the 150mm are available 2.4m/3.0m and 3.6 metre lengths making them more suitable for cladding garden sheds, workshops, field shelets and other similar outdoor buildings. Our 175mm featheredge is cut from thicker blanks and normally available in 4.8 metre lengths. 

• Total of 21 colours available

• Four colour options in Cool Colours

• ColourPlus technology for low maintenance

• Factory applied colour finish

• Colour matched external Corners

• Colour matched internal corners

• EdgeSeal paints available

• Colour matched stainless screws

HardiePlank Colours Cool

JamesHardie aim to provide inspiration for beautiful homes.  Above all this includes ideas with colour, getting the look right and assorted design ideas. Therefore in 2018 they decided that Iron Gray and  Midnight Black needed more variation. So, three new grey colours were added: Pearl Grey; Grey Slate and Anthracite Grey. The Fresh Colours provide

• Total of 21 colours available

• ColourPlus technology for low maintenance

• Factory applied colour finish

• Colour matched external Corners

• Colour matched internal corners

• EdgeSeal paints available

• Colour matched stainless screws

HardiePlank Colours, a range of 21 colours using ColourPlus technology to minimise the maintenance on HardiePlank fibre cement boards. 

The colours suit most installations whether they are traditional or contemporary.  What is more they can be used with one another on the house exterior, Arctic White often being used as a trim. JamesHardie group their Hardie Planks into five colour collections, the most popular being Grey Colours.  The other four collections

Companion Seats have become increasingly popular during the last few years. There are several different styles but they provide a space for you to take a drink, read a book or just sit and talk with a loved one.

Hutton Dean Companion seat

Tea for two and two for tea, the Dean Companion is a solidly built table. With an interconnected table it is ideal for relaxing side by side and enjoying your surroundings, its contemporary and robust construction providing durability.   which will give many years of good service.  Pressure treated using Next generation TANALITH wood preservative which provides a 15 year TREAT-RIGHT performance warranty against wood decay and insect attack (terms and conditions apply). This product weighs in at 55kg and is eligible for Devon and Cornwall dleiveries only.  

Rowlinson Garden Products

Rowlinson can offer the softwood Adirondack, the Willington and

The DuraPost fencing system was introduced to combine the best qualities of traditional timber and concrete posts. Made in the UK from galvanised steel the DuraPost Gate Post features a choice of colours. Furthermore if installed carefully should be maintenance free.

Why use DuraPost?

By using powder coated metals in the construction there are several benefits – lower weight, colour options, low maintenance and durability. Most products are available in plain galvanised, anthracite grey, olive grey and sienna brown. DuraPost is made in the UK from cold-rolled galvanised steel. The post is designed to face the worst weather without warping or cracking and is guaranteed for up to 25 years. The unique design has been tested and proven to be able to withstand winds up to 110mph. The DuraPost Corner Post is a durable lightweight bit of kit, designed to be carried and fitted by one person. Its perfect for finishing a run of fencing, going around a corner a