A new brand of timber called PermaTimber has been launched and it comes with a guarantee of 15 years.
Walford Timber of Herefordshire is a 60 year old family run business which has recently been accredited with ISO9001 status of international quality assurance.
There has been a treatment facility on the site for half a century but now the company has invested in a kiln which is set to put them at the forefront of timber preservation.
The kiln will dry out the timber to leave it with a moisture content of 28%, allowing the preservative to be absorbed much deeper into the product. Since the regulations regarding the use of arsenic and lead came into force, timber sold by Walford has come with a five year guarantee.
Managing Director and grandson of the founder, George Smith said: “The new brand allows us to support those with a need for a longer lasting product yet we will continue to offer our quality range of non-kiln dried timber.
“We have examined our position in the trade and feel that with the investment of the new kiln and ISO9001 status our customers can rest assured we offer the best products and services on the market.”
The PermaTimber range will consist of pine, larch and Douglas fir for their natural durability and suitability to the treatment.
The range of products launched under this new umbrella will also be available on request treated to the stringent Highways Sector Scheme 4 requirements which have a 30 year guarantee.