TIMBER & WOOD PRESERVATION: A CLOSER LOOK AT WOOD PRESERVATION
Preserving timber is key to ensuring its longevity and survival against the elements and pests. Our helpful guide explores how you can ensure your wooden structures last.
How To Properly Plant A Treated Timber Pole
Ensuring upright wooden poles are secure and have sufficient drainage is vital. Our easy-to-follow guide can set you up for success.
More Interesting Facts about South Africa’s Forest Industry
Timber fencing can be used to either secure your property or add a decorative flair. We explore four of the most popular styles of fencing and what they’re used for.
Exploring the Different Styles of Timber Fencing
Timber fencing can be used to either secure your property or add a decorative flair. We explore four of the most popular styles of fencing and what they’re used for.
How to ensure your netting structures deliver great results
Ensuring your netting installation enjoys a great lifespan can be made possible by several ways - we unpack great tips to help you get the most out of your netting structure.
5 Great Uses for Treated Timber Poles
Treated timber is incredibly versatile and can be used in a wide variety of settings - we round up some great uses for treated poles in your next project!
Using timber fibre poles to boost internet access in West Africa
Across West Africa, R&B Timber Group plans to drive affordable fibre internet connections through their respected timber transmission pole products.
Transmission pole prices: How treated timber can save you money
Using treated timber to construct transmission poles can save you money thanks to their simple installation and easy maintenance requirements, as well as their low price.
3 great examples of timber homes in South Africa
Timber homes have rapidly gained popularity thanks to their endurance and longevity – we highlight three local timber homes and what you need to know when choosing timber.
Maintenance: How do I ensure the longevity of treated timber?
Using treated wood can ensure the longevity and lifespan of the structure or utility you have in mind for years to come. Our helpful guide can help you extend the endurance of timber.
Why CCA Treated Poles are Ideal for Agriculture
CCA-treated poles are the perfect choice for agricultural installations and are a superb choice to construct netting, trellises, paddocks, fencing, and more.
Constructing Fencing from Treated Timber Poles
There are many different kinds of fencing, though treated timber fencing offers many benefits as well as a long lifespan with natural resistance to pests or weather.
BUILDING TIMBER HOMES IN SOUTH AFRICA
South African properties are most commonly associated with brick and mortar, though many new designs - or extensions to existing properties - have embraced building with timber.
THE ADVANTAGES OF USING PRESSURE TREATED WOOD
Pressure-treated wood is ideal for use in construction and maintenance thanks to its anti-fungal, bacterial, and fire-retardent properties.
UNDERSTANDING HOW TRANSMISSION POLES SUPPORT PUBLIC UTILITIES
Transmission poles are designed to form the backbone of many public utilities - shaping how we access electricity, the internet, and more.
LEARN MORE ABOUT TIMBER STANDARDS IN SOUTH AFRICA
Timber standards help forestries, governments, and enterprises determine how to manufacture and produce efficient products throughout South Africa.
7 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT WHY FOREST AND TREE GENETIC DIVERSITY IS IMPORTANT
Back in 2016, the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) saw a need to promote a wood culture society. With 1% of the South Africa’s total land area dedicated to forestry and a total investment into the industry annually of R46.7 billion…
WORLD FORESTRY CONGRESS 2015
Back in 2016, the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) saw a need to promote a wood culture society. With 1% of the South Africa’s total land area dedicated to forestry and a total investment into the industry annually of R46.7 billion…
WOOD VINEYARD POSTS: STILL THE BEST
Back in 2016, the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) saw a need to promote a wood culture society. With 1% of the South Africa’s total land area dedicated to forestry and a total investment into the industry annually of R46.7 billion…
SUSTAINABLE FOREST MANAGEMENT IN CAMEROON
Fibre optic cables for the introduction of modern internet systems are typically installed in two ways, either underground in a conduit or via aerial cable on fibre poles. Often both methods are used in the same country for various reasons.