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Why Does Wood Rot?

A few thoughts on what actually makes wood rot

Woodsarah poynter4 August 2017Spacetwowood decay, rotting wood, wood rot, wet rot, water, airflow, wooden cladding

Why Bother With A Barrier?

A few thoughts on why it is important to use a vapour barrier on some types of wooden buildings.

Insulationsarah poynter19 October 2016Spacetwo Garden Roomsvapour barrier, Condensation, timber frame construction, wood construction, wood decay, warm room, permeable, breathable, wooden building

Which Wood?

A few thoughts on the four main types of wood to use on external cladding. Spruce, Cedar, Larch and Pine and the pros and cons of each.

Claddingsarah poynter13 July 2016Wood, wooden cladding, spruce cladding, cedar cladding, larch cladding, pine, pine cladding, spruce, cedar, larch, wood decay