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How much does a glulam structure cost?
When starting a project and considering glulam as an option, many people begin their research by wanting to know what standard glulam sizes are, so they can build a picture in their mind of size, shape cost and so on.
Growing… at Buckland Timber
Second to the New Year, September always seems to bring with it the promise of change. Maybe it’s the change of season, or the new academic year, there always seems to be an air of purpose.
Meet the Team – Julie Fishleigh
How long have you been working for Buckland and what do you do?
I’ve worked for Buckland for just over seven years in admin. I’ve set up the systems and processes and I remind people what’s got to be done…
Why is there a timber shortage?
Many of you have been asking us why there is a current global timber shortage. Here are some of the main reasons…
Meet the Team: Lajos Varga
How long have you been working for Buckland and what do you do?
I’m a carpenter and I’ve been working at Buckland Timber for nearly seven years, but I’ve been a carpenter for 34 years…
The largest UK-grown glulam structure (we think)
In 2019, Tom Bedford from UK Hardwoods had the idea to build a woodshed from glulam and got in touch with us to design and manufacture the frame.
But this was not to be just any shed…
A Timelapse Tour of the Factory
One of our favourite things to do is to show customers around the factory.
As that isn’t possible right now, so we put a GoPro on a stick and went for a wander to give you a 35-second timelapse tour of our space in Devon.
The Story of William Blight
One of the founders of Buckland Timber, William Blight, officially retired in March of last year. He has a busy, wonderful and fascinating life story and career history with wood.
CLT versus Tongue & Groove
CLT versus Tongue & Groove sounds like someone who could be in line for this year’s Christmas number one.
But we’re talking mass timber panels.