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Rowlinson Garden Products Delivery

Rowlinson are a fully-fledged Timber Merchant who also import and manufacture timber based garden products. From garden sheds and picnic benches their ranges have expanded and now include over 350 products to help make gardens a more relaxing, and enjoyable, place to be. These products enjoy free delivery to most parts of the UK, more details are listed below.  

APC Overview

One of our deliveries options out of the area is the APC Courier service. They offer a reliable service that is ideal for some of our smaller products that need delivering to the extremities of the UK Mainland.

How much does APC delivery cost?

Most of our APC deliveries cost £12 including VAT. This includes up to 35kg of product and packing, the longest items we can send via APC are 1.2 metres including packaging. When received your order will be passed through for picking, packing and dispatch.

Picking will involve checking for availability, our online software reflects stockholdings and shouldn’t allow overselling online or in store. However, if there is a stock deficit we will contact you ASAP to see whether you want to wait for incoming stock
Wherever possible we re-use/repurpose packaging materials for your delivery. Many items will be packed with shredded paper and cushioning materials. Your parcel wi

Timber cladding is very popular, sometimes specified by planners to fit "naturally" into the locality.  When chosen, and installed, carefully it can produce an effective rain screen. Some things to watch for with cladding. 

Balmoral Driveway Gates

Balmoral represent an impressive privacy gate.  These Balmoral entrance gates can be made to size in either softwood or hardwood.  The gate has a shaped top and can be specified with, or without, “horns”. There is also a similar gate design, the Windsor, which features a flat top to the Windsor Gate.   This image is courtesy of First Class Builders Ltd

Joinery Quality Timber

The Balmoral driveway gates are made for us in the UK using kiln dri

After a lot of hard work the new website is here. Our aim is to make life easier for existing customers and new customers alike. The biggest changes are as follows:

Monthly Account Customers

You can now access your account online from your PC, Tablet or Mobile. Log in to your account, check stock availability and place your orders after normal office hours. Delivery date is determined by the delivery Post Code, the eariliest proposed delivery date will be advised when the transaction is completed. s will determine

Check and download Invoices,Credit Notes and Statements online. You can also make Account payments, when required, online.

Cash Account Customers

Very much the same as Monthly Account customers but you will have to pay as you go by a  recognised payment card, e.g. Visa Debit, Mastercard, Visa Delta etc.

New customers

Check for product details and prices online. 

How to clean Mold and Mildew off Composite Decking

The effects of mold are generally more serious than those of mildew. Mold damage structures and cause serious long-term health issues. Reactions include breathing issues, fatigue and migraines.

Furthermore, those with a mold allergy could experience sneezing, congestion and eye, skin and throat irritation. For this reason, its critical that you remove mold from your deck as soon as possible. While composite decking is resistant to many things, it is not impervious to mold and mildew. Luckily, removing mold from your deck is not difficult. Just follow these steps:

1. Pressure wash. Using a pressure washer, remove as much of the mold as you can.

2. Prepare a solution. Make a solution of vinegar and water with two-parts

Mildew and Mold and Composite Decking

Another common issue that composite deck owners face is the growth of mold and mildew. Mold and mildew are similar in many respects – they are both types of fungus that grow and thrive in humid, moist conditions where light is minimal or non-existent. They both start growing when their spores find a suitable environment for their colonies. Both require porous material, such as wood, paper, fabric, drywall, clothing, insulation, padding or carpet. While they generally do not grow on synthetic materials such as plastic, metals and composite decking, dirt left on composite decking can feed mold and mildew spores.

Mold and Mildew differ primarily in their appearance. Mildew tends to be grey or white, fuzzy or powdery in texture and is typically found on plant leaves, making the plants appear to be sick. As m

NewTechWood Composite Decking Aftercare

Caring for your composite decking

In recent years, composite decking has become extremely popular for its beauty, durability and low maintenance. People who choose composite decking as their material get to spend more time enjoying their decks and less time maintaining them. Although this decking material is considered low maintenance, it does occasionally require maintenance and cleaning. This guide will cover routine composite decking care, which includes sweeping it and scrubbing it with soap and water, as well as how to remove unwanted things like food stains, mould, rust and scratches.

What is composite decking made from?

Composite decking is a relatively new material, so it is understandable that many people are still unfamiliar with its composition. Learning about the materials that make up composite

Hardie Plank Installation

If you’re looking for a versatile, low maintenance weatherboard with a natural and beautiful texture, look no further than our fibre cement HardiePlank® product family. It’s the facade of choice for builders and homeowners alike, protecting and beautifying millions of homes.

Made from advanced material fibre cement, HardiePlank® weatherboard is an engineered cellulose-fibre and cement composite that offers the ultimate in fire, moisture, rot and pest resistance. The board’s unique properties offer major advantages over conventional cladding materials, providing ease of installation, design flexibility and enhanced durability.

1. Make sure the battens are positioned 10mm higher than the recommended clearance of 150mm so 160mm.

2. Setting your batten Spacing. Use 160mm spaces, this wi

Hardie VL Installation

If you’re looking for a versatile, low maintenance weatherboard with a natural and beautiful texture, look no further than our fibre cement HardiePlank® product family. It’s the facade of choice for builders and homeowners alike, protecting and beautifying millions of homes.

Made from advanced material fibre cement, HardiePlank® weatherboard is an engineered cellulose-fibre and cement composite that offers the ultimate in fire, moisture, rot and pest resistance. The board’s unique properties offer major advantages over conventional cladding materials, providing ease of installation, design flexibility and enhanced durability.

1. Make sure the battens are positioned 10mm higher than the recommended clearance of 150mm so 160mm.

2. Setting your batten Spacing. Use 160mm spaces, this will vary with the weather conditions of where it is being install