Garden Decking Ideas For Winter
Remember those lazy summer nights, relaxing on your decking, a warm breeze brushing through your hair and the smell of the BBQ dissipating into the atmosphere? Nights like those are gone for a fair few months. But that doesn’t mean that your decking should be neglected until next year. At Stewart Timber, we’re firm believers […]
How To Make Sure Your Garden Fence Panels Survive The Scottish Winter
Next in our winter garden maintenance series is how to keep your garden fence panels in tip-top shape to survive Glasgow’s rough winter snap! Preparing your garden fence panels for the winter is a fairly straightforward task. You’ll thank yourself for being proactive come spring when you are not met with a massive fence replacement […]
How To Store And Protect Wooden Garden Furniture This Winter
The sunny summer spell is long gone and the breezy autumn will soon depart too. On the Stewart Timber blog, we have been looking at how to winter-proof your garden, starting with shed insulation. By the time winter settles for the year, it is unlikely you’ll be putting your wooden garden furniture to use for […]
How To Ensure You Have An Insulated Shed This Winter
With the thick of the winter snap looming closer, you should be thinking about how to keep your shed and its contents protected, not only from thieves, but from the elements! Making your raggedy old shed an insulated shed could be the answer you’re looking for. Insulated sheds keep all your tools and equipment safe […]
How To Calculate Your Fencing Price Per Metre
You’re thinking of building a fence for your garden but have no idea how much it’ll cost. Hundreds of different prices are flying all over the place. Prices for fencing boards, posts, rails, post mix. It’s a lot to keep track off, especially if you’re a fencing novice. At Stewart Timber, we’ve developed a nifty […]
How To Construct Your Own Decking Framework
Although building timber decking for your garden is a fairly straightforward job, it truly adds a whole lot of value to your outdoor space. A deck gives your garden real character and provides a more enjoyable spot to relax/ dine/ hang out. Decking provides the perfect platform to chill with a good book in the […]
5 Ideas For Decorating Your Pent Summerhouse
Just picture it… sipping a steamy coffee on a lazy weekend morning… chatting with friends over a cup of tea… relaxing with a book and a glass of wine on a starry night… all from the comfort of your pent summerhouse. A pent summerhouse is a fantastic spot to take a breather or entertain friends. […]
What Size Apex Shed Should I Buy?
You’ve decided to invest in a sturdy apex shed? Great! While apex sheds are built to last, they can cost a pretty penny. So it’s important to make sure you pick the right size to meet your needs. Now you’re scanning the market for a new garden shed, there are a few things to keep […]
Can I Build My Own Apex Shed?
An apex shed gets its name from its traditional pointed roof shape design. An apex roof is one of the most common roof designs for a garden shed alongside the pent roof shed. An apex shed has a roof with two slopes that meet right down the centre and along the shed’s length. A pent […]
3 Tips For Making Your Apex Shed Secure
Garden sheds are often used for storing valuable items like garden tools, sports equipment and bicycles. Have a think about all the bits and pieces you’ve got lying around in your shed and add up the total price of your shed possessions. It’s probably quite a lot of money. That’s why garden sheds are a […]