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OAK - RED CEDAR - IROKO - SAPELE - DOUGLAS FIR

Our carpenters make up the large business sign blanks to order.

The timber normally used for large signs is Oak,  Red Cedar, Iroko, Sapele or Douglas Fir. Each timber has advan
tages and disadvantages as discussed below.

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Oak

Oak is a beautiful timber, it is hard, heavy and durable. Its main disadvantage is that it must be maintained - if water creeps in the grain will blacken.  For matching signs with posts we use normally use oak. We hold a lot of Oak in stock and our carpenters can make up almost any business signage to the customers requirements.

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Oak Wooden Sign

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Red Cedar
Our Red Cedar Sign is imported from Canada. They are made from laminated Western Red Cedar with a high quality vertical grain. Cedar has a high tannin content producing excellent weathering characteristics.

The timber also has a very short grain resulting in minimal checking and warping. It is light weight and yet very stable and extremely durable. The main disadvantage is the fact that it is a softer timber and therefore easier to damage. It is used a lot in America and can be sand-blasted into some fantasic signs - especially where the bachground is blasted away.

The timber can be oiled for a rich finish or left untreated to weather to a beautiful silver grey colour.
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Douglas Fir
Although a softwood Douglas Fir is characterized by exceptional strength, hardness and durability. It is not only very tough but also water resistant, which makes it useful in exposed situations where maintenance can be difficult.

Not as beautiful as oak but if likely to be neglected it may be the better option. Having said that a maintained sign will always look better and last longer!
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Douglas Fir Wooden Sign

Douglas Fir Timber Sign
Timber - Douglas Fir

Iroko
An attractive timber similar to teak. Very stable, naturally oily which makes it very durable and therefore ideal for outdoor signs Although we don't hold stocks of larger timbers, it is no problem to bring in for specific jobs. Ask for a quote

Sapele
Looks very much like mahogany, but has substantially less movement in service. It is also even harder than oak. It is moderately durable and should always be maintained with oil or varnish. As with Iroko we don't hold stocks of larger timbers. However if you want a large sapele sign - we will source the timber and make it for you.  Call us 01769 561186.

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Timber - Oak

Please note that there is always a risk of some movement in larger timber signs.On very large signs it is an idea to have large fixing holes and fix with bolts and washers to giving the timber the chance to move.

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