All independent merchants know that we have to do something to set us apart from the large merchants and DIY stores. We all want to stand out from the crowd rather than be just another merchant in another town supplying another piece of wood or another bag of cement.

There are lots of different sands and aggregates available for your DIY and building projects. Here is a list of some the aggregate and sand that we supply and their most common uses.

We see hundreds of lists of timber supplies from customers every month. Some easy are easy to understand and some are not from both the trade and DIY alike. When there is confusion or ambiguity a few simple questions always gets to the bottom of things.

The business was established in 1937 and has throughout been independent.

There are lots of different types of filler available. Here is a guide to some of the fillers we sell and their uses to help you select the right filler for your DIY or building project.

HardieBacker cement board is a cement based backer board which can be used as a superior alternative to plasterboard or ply for tiling onto walls with tiles and stone. It is highly recommended for lining wet rooms and shower enclosures.

Have you ever wanted to know how to work out the rafter length for your roof?

Here are two ways you can do this by applying a little bit of maths depending on what facts you already know.

Firrings are used to create a fall on flat roofs. Firrings are cut through the length of the timber to create a slope when laid on top of roof joists for a flat roof before being covered with OSB or ply then finally felt.

A lot of DIY jobs around the home require a drill. It is not a difficult DIY task but the choice of drill bit is vital to make the task easier and achieve a quality finish.