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Fence Damaged Over Christmas? The Fence Repair Guide

There were some pretty intense winds and showers over the Christmas holidays and it may have taken its toll on your perfect garden fence, forcing you to get stuck into some fence repair Google searches. As soon as you notice a chip or crack in your fence, or notice that they are wobbly, slanted, or […]

5 Reasons To Recruit The Help Of Timber Specialists For Your Garden Project

Despite the bitter cold air and the frosty grass, you might be looking forward to the new year with your plans for your latest garden project. Have you decided whether you’ll go it alone? Or will you recruit the help of timber specialists? If you’re carrying out difficult work or something you’ve not done previously […]

Choosing A Garden Wood Burner

Despite the dreary weather we’ve had recently, here at Stewart Timber, we are big advocates of using your garden to its fullest potential, all year round. From sprucing up your garden decking to insulating your shed, there is lots to do to keep your garden functional over winter. An obvious deterrent to relaxing outside during […]

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. […]