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living and working with wood
Woodsource Wales has
displays of product around
Wales and regularly attends
shows and exhibitions
throughout the country.
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Woodsource Wales is part of the Wales Forest Business Partnership
Woodfuel
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Crafts
www.woodsourcewales.co.uk
Interiors
Construction
Ffonb/Telephone: 0845 3479372
E-mail: [email protected]
Exteriors
Woodsource Wales
Unit 7
Dyfi Eco Park
Machynlleth
SY20 8AX
Timber Supplies
For further information regarding
Woodsource Wales
please contact:
Welcome pg 1
Construction pg 2-3
Exteriors pg 4-5
Interiors
pg 6-7
Crafts pg 8-9
Timber Supplies pg 10-11
Woodfuel pg 12-13
Welcome
Croeso
It is my pleasure to introduce you to the second
edition of our guide to the wood products and
services which are available from the wealth of
suppliers and manufacturers based throughout
Wales and the Marches.
Mae’n bleser gennyf eich cyflwyno i ail rifyn
ein canllaw i’r cynnyrch a gwasanaethau
pren sydd ar gael gan y cyfoeth o gyflenwyr a
gweithgynhyrchwyr sy’n seiliedig ledled Cymru
a’r Gororau.
The purpose of this brochure is to make you
aware of the huge diversity of Welsh timber
products, ranging from sustainably produced
wood fuel to timber framed buildings and top
class furniture.
Diben y llyfryn hwn yw eich hysbysu am
amrywiaeth enfawr cynnyrch coed Cymru,
yn amrywio o danwydd pren a gynhyrchir yn
gynaliadwy i adeiladau ffrâm coed a dodrefn o’r
radd flaenaf.
It is just one of many initiatives undertaken
by Woodsource Wales, whose main aim is to
aid business development and increase market
exposure for wood based industries in Wales.
Mae’n un o’r nifer o gynlluniau gan Woodsource
Wales, a’r brif nod yw hybu datblygu busnes a
chynyddu sylw yn y farchnad i ddiwydiannau
seiliedig ar bren yng Nghymru.
You will see that we continually direct you to
the revitalised Woodsource Wales website. It
is there that you will find a comprehensive
resource of suppliers and manufacturers located
throughout Wales. It is our intention that
regardless of the product you will find a supplier
near to you.
Byddwch yn gweld ein bod yn eich cyfeirio’n
barhaus i wefan ddiwygiedig Woodsource Wales.
Mae’n adnodd cynhwysfawr o gyflenwyr a
gweithgynhyrchwyr ledled Cymru. Ein bwriad yw
y medrwch ganfod cyflenwr yn agos atoch, beth
bynnag yw’r cynnyrch.
All of the companies welcome visitors to their
premises but you can also view a range of
products at the Woodsource Wales showrooms,
based in South, Mid and North Wales. Contact us
either through the website or by telephone for
further details.
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Mae ein holl gwmnïau’n croesawu ymwelwyr i’w
safleoedd ond medrwch hefyd weld amrywiaeth
o gynnyrch yn ystafelloedd arddangos De,
Canolbarth a Gogledd Cymru. Cysylltwch â ni un
ai drwy’r wefan neu drwy ffonio i gael manylion
pellach.
We know that in Wales we have an impressive
wood industry producing quality products.
We very much hope that this latest marketing
initiative will bring that industry closer to you.
Gwyddom fod gennym ddiwydiant pren
ardderchog yng Nghymru yn cynhyrchu cynnyrch
o safon. Gobeithiwn yn fawr iawn y bydd y
cynllun marchnata diweddaraf hwn yn dod â’r
diwydiant hwnnw yn nes atoch.
Andrew Bronwin
Chair of the Wales Forest Business Partnership
Andrew Bronwin
Cadeirydd Partneriaeth Fusnes Coedwig Cymru
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Construction
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Construction
Timber Frame
Timber frame homes offer a healthy living space, with their own
unique atmosphere. Enjoy the character, strength and warmth of
wood in the knowledge that it will last for generations.
Log Cabins
Looking for a country retreat, a modern family home, an outdoor
office or a special garden room? Log cabins come in all kinds of
shapes and sizes to suit any requirement and all budgets.
Roof Trusses and Beams
Structural timbers from our specialist companies can be made to
measure or supplied to standard sizes and delivered directly to your
premises ‘just in time’.
Doors and Windows
Timber doors and windows add a timeless beauty and individuality to
your property. Choose from a wide range of hardwood or softwood
products, all of which meet the most stringent quality standards.
Cladding
Select from several long lasting timbers to clad your building - cedar,
larch, Douglas fir and more, each with their own characteristics. Let
the wood mellow with age or apply a long lasting and resilient finish.
Shingles
The environmentally friendly roofing material which adds to the
character of a house and complements the other timber components
of your building.
There are dozens of companies across Wales who can help make that
dream timber home a reality, using local expertise and knowledge.
Specialist roofing joists, joinery quality timber, timber window
frames and high quality flooring – all the top quality materials
needed for your build are readily available locally.
The quality and performance is guaranteed – and so too is the
choice. Log on to www.woodsourcewales to find your local supplier.
Mae dwsinau o gwmnïau ar draws
Cymru a all helpu i wneud y ty pren
delfrydol yn realaeth, gan ddefnyddio
arbenigedd a gwybodaeth lleol.
Trawstiau toi arbenigol, pren safon
asiedwaith, fframiau ffenestr pren
a lloriau ansawdd uchel – mae’r holl
ddeunyddiau ansawdd uchel rydych eu
hangen ar gyfer adeiladu ar gael yn
lleol.
Caiff ansawdd a pherfformiad eu
gwarantu – felly hefyd eich dewis.
Logiwch i www.woodsourcewales/
construction.co.uk i ganfod eich
cyflenwr lleol.
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Exteriors
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Exteriors
Buildings, Gazebos
Whether it be a simple garden shed, an outside office or a
stable block, the choice of style, size and finish of long - lasting,
beautifully made and environmentally friendly timber buildings
made by experienced craftsmen in Wales is huge.
Gates and Fencing
Sustainable timber, robust manufacture and a wide choice of
styles gives limitless alternatives to add that special finish to your
boundary, driveway or garden. Make a statement about your home
with durable home - grown products.
Playground Equipment
Practical and solid as well as colourful and great fun for your
kids. Carefully designed wood playground equipment from Welsh
specialist manufacturers is versatile, long lived and won’t show the
knocks.
Outdoor Furniture
Let your imagination fly with the contemporary, stylish designs
offered by our manufacturers. Furniture to suit your exterior areas,
whether for a town patio garden or a traditional cottage garden.
Paths, Walkways, Decking
If you are looking for an eco-friendly solution to your paths and
walkways, choose timber. Add extra interest to your garden and
outdoor spaces with an imaginative decked area for relaxing and
entertaining.
Accessories
Add that special touch to your garden from the wide choice of
planters, tubs and half barrels for water features or planting up.
Add a carving or sculpture and the job is done!
Beautiful on the inside, beautiful on the outside - from decking to
garden furniture, top quality fencing to timber buildings - the Welsh
timber sector offers everything to make the exterior of your home
as inviting as the inside.
Environmentally friendly play equipment, log cabins, rustic benches,
planters, hot tub shelters – even the humble garden shed - whatever
you want for your home or business is available locally. And because
they are local, you can check out the quality, talk to the people
who actually make the products and make sure that what you buy is
exactly what you want, when you want it.
Log on to www.woodsourcewales.co.uk to find your local supplier.
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Yn hardd ar y tu mewn, yn hardd ar
y tu allan – o ddecio i gelfi gardd,
ffensys ansawdd uchaf i adeiladau
pren – mae sector coed Cymru yn
cynnig popeth i wneud tu allan eich
cartref mor groesawgar â’r tu mewn.
Mae offer chwarae cyfeillgar i’r
amgylchedd, cabanau pren, meinciau
pren garw, tybiau plannu, llochesi
twb poeth, hyd yn oed y sied ardd
gyffredin – mae beth bynnag rydych ei
eisiau i’ch cartref neu fusnes ar gael
yn lleol. Ac oherwydd eu bod yn lleol,
medrwch wirio’r ansawdd,
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Interiors
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Interiors
Kitchens, Bathrooms and Bedrooms
For all your living spaces and to reflect your style and taste, choose
a kitchen, bathroom or bedroom - fully fitted or freestanding - in
beautiful, natural wood and made in Wales by local craftsmen.
Floors
A hard wearing solid wood floor adds to any home. Beautiful,
timeless, warm and welcoming. A wide range of woods and finishes
are available whatever your interior design.
Stairs
Stairs to match your style - traditional or contemporary. Choose a
simple design or something more elaborate and make a craftsman
made solid wood staircase a main feature of your home.
Furniture
From a family kitchen table to an individually designed architectural
piece, solid wood furniture has a timeless quality and will last for
generations. Make your house your home.
Offices/Shops
First impressions count! Show that you mean business and make the
most of your sales and work space with an individually designed solid
wood interior for your office or shop.
Bars/Restaurants
Traditional or contemporary - high quality solid wood fittings and
furniture add to that intimate atmosphere and contributes to the
enjoyment of the eating and drinking experience.
Natural, sustainable timber adds a special dimension to interiors.
Whether it is cool, blond maple or warm Welsh oak, our most
traditional building material can give your home that indefinable
feel good factor.
Wales has a wealth of craftsmen in businesses throughout the
country who can offer high quality service and products designed
especially to suit your needs.
Visit our website: www.woodsourcewales.co.uk
Mae coed naturiol a chynaliadwy yn
ychwanegu dimensiwn arbennig i du
mewn cartrefi. Pu’n ai’n fasarnen
olau neu dderw cynnes Cymreig,
gall ein deunydd adeiladu mwyaf
traddodiadol roi’r ffactor arbennig
teimlo’n dda arbennig, anniffiniadwy
hwnnw i’ch cartref.
Mae gan Gymru gyfoeth o grefftwyr
mewn busnesau ym mhob rhan
o’r wlad a all gynnig gwasanaeth
a chynnyrch ansawdd uchel a
gynlluniwyd yn arbennig i weddu i’ch
anghenion. Edrychwch ar ein gwefan:www.woodsourcewales.co.uk.
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Crafts
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Crafts
Woodturning
Not just wooden bowls and spoons but every day items including
chair legs and tool handles. Every item is unique, and breathes the
skill of the craftsman who created it.
Carving
Beautiful hand carved pieces are something to treasure and each
one is as individual as its creator. If you are looking for something
original and to your own particular taste, Welsh craftsman, using
locally sourced timber, can provide that special something.
Architectural Features
If your project involves building renovation or you want special
ornamental features in your home, then the skills of a wood carver
could be the answer. Traditional or contemporary, ornamental or
even ecclesiastical, every style of work is available.
Accessories for the home
Add style, imagination and comfort to your home. Look for our
quality accessories, hand crafted in specialist timbers and designed
for both practicality and decorative use.
Gifts
Welsh love spoons, wooden bowls, candlesticks and other ornaments
from locally grown timber are perfect as presents for friends and
family.
Woodland crafts have been rekindled as more people recognise the
beauty of exquisitely unique handmade pieces that make the most of
Welsh timber.
Across Wales there are hundreds of highly skilled specialists
creating everything from green wood furniture to beautiful gifts and
accessories.
From cabinet-maker quality Welsh dressers made from Welsh oak to
more rustic benches and ‘art’ pieces the choice is limitless. Log on
to www.woodsourcewales.co.uk for more information.
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Cafodd crefftau coed eu hadfywio gan
fod y rhan fwyaf o bobl yn adnabod
harddwch darnau unigryw gwych
wedi’u gwneud â llaw sy’n gwneud y
mwyaf o goed Cymru.
Ar draws Cymru mae cannoedd o
arbenigwyr medrus iawn yn creu
popeth o ddodrefn pren gwyrdd i
roddion hardd ac ategion.
O ddreseli a wneir o dderw Cymreig
o’r radd flaenaf i feinciau pren
garw a chelfweithiau, mae’r dewis
yn ddibendraw. Logiwch i www.
woodsourcewales.co.uk i gael mwy o
wybodaeth.
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Timber Supplies
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Sawmills
Sustainably produced softwoods, oak and other hardwoods are
available from small Welsh sawmills as well as the bigger national
operations. Whatever your needs, the network across Wales can
provide the quality you need at the price you want.
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Specialist Timber Supplies
Specialist timbers are available too from suppliers across the
country, one off beams created from solid or plywood, individually
designed roof structure solutions and more – and all available locally,
with the benefit that provides in quality control and fast response.
Craft Supplies
Finding the right timber for hand crafted sculptures, wood turning
materials and architectural features is made easier through the
Woodsource Wales network of small suppliers who specialise in those
hard to find woods.
Pallets, Packaging and Carcassing
If your requirement is for standard (or non - standard) packaging
materials or even carcassing for joinery applications, then look
no further than our Wales based suppliers. Solid or fibre timber
solutions are available from companies throughout Wales and you
have the confidence that you are purchasing local materials from
local suppliers.
From kiln dried and strength graded timber for general load
bearing and carcassing applications, to treated timber for exposed
applications, right through to planed and profiled machined
timber for more decorative applications, all the traditional joinery
materials are available from scores of suppliers across Wales.
And much of it comes from local forests managed to the highest
environmental standards often under the Forestry Stewardship
Council (FSC) Scheme, ensuring an audited supply chain of good
quality timber.
Log on to www.woodsourcewales.co.uk for full details of timber
suppliers near you.
O bren wedi’u sychu mewn odyn
a’i raddio o ran nerth ar gyfer
defnyddiau cario llwyth a deunyddiau
carcas cyffredinol, i bren wedi’i
drin ar gyfer gwaith tu alllan, hyd
at bren wedi’i blaenio a phroffilio ar
gyfer deunyddiau mwy addurniadol,
mae’r holl ddeunyddiau gwaith coed
traddodiadol ar gael gan ugeiniau o
gyflenwyr ar draws Cymru.
A daw llawer ohono o goedwigoedd
lleol a gaiff eu rheoli i’r safonau
amgylcheddol uchaf yn aml dan
Gynllun Sicrwydd Coetir y Deyrnas
Unedig, gan sicrhau cadwyn cyflenwi
archwiliedig o goed ansawdd uchel.
Logiwch i
www.woodsourcewales.co.uk i gael
manylion llawn cyflenwyr coed yn
agos atoch chi.
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Wood fuel
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Wood Fuel
Logs
The most readily available and popular source of sustainable,
environment friendly heat for Welsh households. Sawn and split
seasoned logs are the clean, green solution to making the most of
local products and keeping warm.
Wood Chips
The market for wood chip is growing fast. Public and private sector
business has switched on to the environmental benefits of heating
everything from swimming bath complexes to schools with this local
renewable resource.
Wood Pellets
Higher tech than wood chip, easier to handle and store, wood pellets
offer an extremely efficient method of heating, even in the home.
Smaller boilers are now being installed in houses as a clean fuss free alternative to solid fuel, gas or oil.
Wood Burning Equipment
Dozens of small companies operate across Wales, offering all kinds
of alternatives for heating solutions. Whether you’re looking for
a replacement woodburner, a new chimney lining or a complete
central heating system, our specialists have the experience to
provide the best advice and service.
Project Management and Consultancy
For bigger projects, specialist providers across the country have
the expertise and know how to make even the most complicated
combined heat and power project a reality. Sustainable solutions
using local people with the essential knowledge to make it work.
Ever increasing oil prices are making more and more people look
to our most traditional fuel – wood – to heat their homes and
businesses. Now the Woodfuel Wales initiative makes it even easier
for you to find the correct supplier – both of the fuel and of the
heating system that will best suit your needs.
Mae’r cynnydd parhaol ym mhrisiau
olew yn golygu fod mwy a mwy o
bobl yn edrych ar ein tanwydd mwyaf
traddodiadol – pren – i wresogi eu
cartrefi a’u busnesau.
Mae menter Tanwydd Pren Cymru,
sydd wedi ei hail-lansio, yn ei gwneud
yn haws byth i chi ddod o hyd i’r
cyflenwr cywir ar gyfer y tanwydd
a hefyd y system wresogi fydd yn
gweddu orau i’ch anghenion.
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