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Have you met Ernest Jacquire our Treatment Supervisor?

April 8th is Open Day at Somerset Timbers and clients and members of the public are invited to meet our team of experts and enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at our timber yard.

Thank you Martin Bester of Marlo Hout for the positive words you shared about the Somerset team, and for the beautiful way you transform our raw timber. ✅

Nothing makes the start of a week better than hearing positive comments from our customers, which of course we had to share with you. This one is from Martin Bester of Marlo Hout. Martin is a long time client of Somerset Timbers and we just love what he does with our timber!

Our new stock of Birch Ply has arrived!

Timberyard turned vintage car yard – it was a striking display of classic cars bikes and machines at Somerset Timbers on Saturday 26th March. A blustery Cape day did put the breaks on some of the festivities but the enthusiasts were easily satisfied by the fantastic display of vintage quality. 🏍 The images below capture some of the vehicles on display with this Vintage Day video showing the spirit of the event.

Every piece of preservative-treated timber carries certain markings, but what do markings on treated timber tell us?

We would like to introduce you to another valued member of the Somerset Timbers team. This is Abie Dry.

We have expanded the Somerset Timbers range and are now stocking Kiaat countertops. Sold unvarnished these tops come in 6m lengths measuring 35mm x 600mm.

Cornices and skirtings don’t just protect internal walls, they enhance the architectural features of a room by adding detail that draws the eye to height and space. So make sure you finish the job with interior mouldings.