Timber & Joinery

One of the thinner boards available, 9mm MDF brings a range of uses to both construction and furniture. MDF has become a popular building material due to its malleability, its ease of decoration, and its affordability. In this guide to 9mm MDF from Building Materials Nationwide, we’ll explore how MDF is made, the types of […]

Timber is sold in a wide array of sizes within the UK, for use in everything from building frames to the legs of a chest of drawers. In this guide from Building Materials Nationwide, we’ll examine the common timber sizes within the UK, comparing these to the commonly used imperial measurements. We’ll also look at […]

The strongest carcassing timber commonly sold in the UK, C24 timber, offers great levels of both strength and visual consistency, making it perfect for a wide variety of uses within a building project. In this guide from Building Materials Nationwide, we’ll look through the essentials of C24 timber, covering how it’s graded, the woods it’s […]

If you’re looking to use timber as the frame of a construction, you must choose a kind of timber that’s designed to support load-bearing weights. Carcassing timber is designated due to its strength and durability, making it perfect for a variety of first-fix structural applications within a building project. In this guide from Building Materials […]

When buying ungraded timber you may find yourself receiving a substandard product, leading many to seek something of a higher quality. CLS timber is graded, planed, and treated, offering a strong and reliable beam that can be used throughout the construction of wooden buildings. In this guide from Building Materials Nationwide we’ll take a look […]

Regular plywood sheets can become damaged when faced with water, warping and degrading beyond a usable state. A high-end solution is to use marine plywood, which is graded for excellent water performance. In this guide from Building Materials Nationwide, we’ll explain the key information on marine plywood, how it’s used within the UK, and the […]

MDF boards are used throughout our homes, from our furniture to our wall panelling, and even our floors. It is a cost-effective substitute for using real wood, which brings a series of benefits and several drawbacks with it. In this overview of MDF boards from Building Materials Nationwide, we’ll cover their pros and cons, their […]

A cost-effective engineered wood product, MDF sheets offer a variety of benefits within both construction and economy furniture. In this guide from Building Materials Nationwide, we’ll explore the essentials of MDF sheets, covering what they’re made from, their popular uses, and the different forms sold within the UK. What is an MDF Sheet? MDF, short […]

When looking to use MDF boards within a kitchen or bathroom, there is a substantial risk that they will be ruined by warping due to high levels of moisture. A great solution is to use moisture-resistant MDF, which is specifically designed to perform well within humid environments. In this guide from Building Materials Nationwide, we’ll […]