Timber, and where it comes from
Timber sourcing
Timber is sourced from a range of suppliers, but whichever source is used, it's always FSC-certified.
Sheet materials
Sheet material mostly comes from Richard Russell, who hold their own FSC and PEFC chain-of-custody certification. Zero-VOC board, including soya-based sheet material, has been sourced before, so a fully zero-VOC project is possible if that's a requirement.
Finishes
Finishes are waterborne or oil-based (Osmo, mainly) wherever possible, with zero-VOC finishes used when a project calls for it. This isn't an exclusive policy: where a client specifies something else, such as a pre-catalysed spray finish, that's what gets used, and we'll advise on the options either way.
Offcuts and waste
Useful offcuts are kept for future projects, and clients are welcome to take any they'd like. What's left goes to the workshop's own wood burner, which heats the space through winter and is fitted with the filters needed to run legally.
Built to last
Everything is designed and built to be repaired rather than replaced: solid, straightforward construction that can be fixed or restored, not flat-pack furniture that goes in a skip the first time something breaks.
Local work, local impact
Most work is in and around south London, with local suppliers and trades used in preference to further afield, which keeps transport emissions down and the supply chain easier to see end to end.
Specification
Need timber sourcing evidenced?
Ask and we'll put it in writing for the project file