Cedar Shingles – Making the Best Choice

Cedar Shingles – Making the Best Choice

There are many different types of Western Red Cedar shingles out there on the market, with varying degrees of quality. So how does the buyer and user know what to choose? This article will explain the differences and give some helpful advice in encouraging you to choose Cedar shingles. However, before we do, let’s take…

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Don’t Judge a Batten by its Cover

Don’t Judge a Batten by its Cover

What does it mean when a roofing batten is dyed a fancy colour? The simple answer to that question is: “Not very much”. A batten being a dyed a particular colour does not by itself mean anything – unless there is more information on the batten than merely a coloured surface. There has been a…

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Scaffold Boards Uncovered

Scaffold Boards Uncovered

Isn’t it always the case that we only ever seem to pay attention to something when it goes wrong? The scaffolding industry is no different. Timber scaffold boards are always looked upon as being “OK” until they fail. As well as taking everyone by surprise, people then start looking for someone to blame! In the…

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