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We stock, and sell, OSB sheet material - 9mm OSB, 11mm OSB, 18mm OSB and 18mm OSB T&G. It is fantastic product which has been enhanced even further. OSB has been renamed SterlinOSB Zero and the main change is the removal of Formaldahyde. 

Hopefully most of your questions are answered below - if not then please contact us at

Before and after photos of fencing

Do you have an old garden fence, blowing in the wind? Odds are that it is letting the dog (and the kids) out. But it doesn't have to be that way. More quality fences are coming onto the market, and here are a few ideas if you need to repair your boundary fence this Autumn. 

First of all, we have a simple boarded fence which blew down earlier in the year. The customer called in a local contractor (James AA Gordon) and he recommended a new DuraPost fencing system.

Looking at the length of fencing that blew over, the rotten posts can be seen on the right-hand side of the fencing slats.  Durapost were suggested because they manufacture pre-galvanised

DuraPost Guarantee

The DuraPost Guarantee gives you the peace of mind that the DuraPost fence post is guaranteed against structural failure due to corrosion for up to 25 years subject to normal maintenance and proper use.

Claiming

In the event of product structural failure due to corrosion, the product will be replaced free of charge provided that:

• None of the exclusions apply;
• You are able to provide evidence of the structural failure at a location related to a previously registered guarantee; structural failure is defined as the DuraPost fence post cracking due to corrosion resulting in the fence falling over;
• No alterations have been made to the product;
• The guarantee is registered on the DuraPost® website correctly with all details correctly submitted;

What size do I order my timber in please?

Anything you like, you can order your carcassing as 2” x 2” timber, or maybe ask for 44mm x 44mm? They are in fact one and the same, see more on 47m carcassing here. Our staff are quite used to mixed sizes and - without thinking – we might suggest you get 2” timber along with a sheet of 18mm ply. For anybody new to the industry it can be tricky, primarily because metrication has been introduced in phases - paper and board in 1971, building regulations in 1972 and cheese wholesaling in 1978.

An explanation of sizes

Before checking the available colours it may be worth remembering the efforts made to make the boards look so lifelike. Moulded from selected oak boards for a textured look and feel, the Millboard decking collection accurately recreates the subtle nuances of natural wood. But how does Millboard decking look so much like real wood?

Firstly, to replicate the wood-look, each board is moulded from specially selected oak “masters”, allowing the capture of the interesting grains, textures and patterns found in timber.  The boards are also hand-coloured at the Warwickshire factory to mimic the unique colours and tones found in every single piece of timber. The relevant grain patterns then help change the board colours to look lighter or darker depending on the viewer’s angle.

Like wood, no two Millboard decking boards are the same colour, with the subtle differences giving the most natural appearance. This is to give your decking all the good looks of a timber deck,

Product details for the Tenmat FF102/50

This Tenmat is an “open state” cavity fire barrier for use horizontally within uninsulated, ventilated and drained cavities. It is suitable for “open-state” ventilated cavities up to 50mm wide. It is Fire Rated for up to 120 minutes for both integrity and insulation when tested to the general principles of BS EN 1363-1 following ASFP TGD 19 guidance .  Because of the importance of this product it has  to be certified, in this case the 3rd PartyCertificaion is provided by IFC Certification.

This product is suppplied in strips of 1 metre long, 75mm wide and 6mm thick. They are lightweight - designed to be easily and quickly installed. After installation there should be no furhtrer maintenance should be required. It is a ventilated design and developed to allow maximum ventilation and drainage of cavities reducing the need for cavity trays or weepholes. The product has been tested for : Timber Frame, Masonry, Render

What is a gravel board?

We usually tihnk of a gravel-board as "something" that sits at the bottom of a featherdge fence.  Well, that is correct but there is more to it.  In no particular order:

Sawn 6x1 Timber for the bottom of the fence

Usually matched up with featheredge fence slats, the gravel board is a 150mm or 200mm sawn board that sits horizontally just above ground level. It allows for a neater looking finish and also keeps the board end out of most of the mud and water that seems to live there. However, that isn't it because fence panels appear to have become more refined with slatted and woven panels in great demand.  Well, we can offer longer lengths, typically 3.9metres and above, of planed 150mm scandinavian redwood which can be painted or stained to suit. The weakest part of any wooden fence tends to be in the top 300mm of soil and then the bottom 150mm of the exposed fence. 

Monday 29th May - closed all day

Tuesday 30th May - open from 7.30am until 5.00pm

We were recently contacted by one of our longstanding customers, Neil Townsend, about a foodbank that helps support the homeless in Teignbridge.

HITS (Homeless in Teignbridge Support) works with homeless people and those in crisis and need in our community, throughout Teignbridge and neighbouring rural areas. People that HITS have helped include those who are homeless, victims of domestic violence, ex-service personnel, the elderly, families in poverty, disabled people, ex-offenders and many others. HITS are reliant on the kindness of the public, businesses, and volunteers to continue this valuable service within

Namgrass Artificial Grasses

We selected Namgrass as our supplier of artificial grasses for several reasons. The first was price, their selection ranging from just over £10.50 plus VAT up to, and over, £25 plus VAT.  These prices relate to the Namgrass Haven and Namgrass Solis and are priced per square metre.

All grasses are normally available on 2 metre and 4 metre rolls and are “drop-shipped” from the factory direct to the installation addre