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We use our extensive experience gained within the industry to source the very best timber and machine this to exacting standards. We can supply stained softwood, Thermowood, Western red Cedar in timber cladding and decking. We are both FSC(R) and PEFC certified, we only mill certified timber which is logged from sustainable forests.

With milling facilities in Lancashire and Essex we can deliver to most of the UK. We are experts in this field, milling just three timbers and we only cut timber cladding and decking. Our timber is supplied at the grade specified on our quotations. Not all timber is the same. We select our timber based on its quality, not cost.

We are very careful about sapwood content which is not durable. The Cedar is fine grain coastal grown. This is where we invite customers to give feedback. Although it must be said that we have not received too many comments, this is open for any negative feed back of which we have had none. We hope customers will post pictures of their projects on this site.
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Sikkens WF771 is a very natural looking stain as it allows the natural timber colour to show through, it is also very easy to apply. We will normally deliver with 18 ton curtain sided truck & the driver will remove the cladding by hand. What are the differences between grade 2 clear, grade 4 clear & grade A western red cedar?
We specialise in milling cladding and offer unrivalled quality, expertise and customer service. We can also deliver promptly to site informing customers of the delivery time. We usually phone customers as we get close to the address to keep waiting time to a minimum. We do not use couriers. Timber cladding prices are based on quantity, please contact us for a very competitive quotation.
We concentrate on importing and milling Cedar Cladding which means we can offer unrivalled expertise & support. This also allows us to supply at extremely competitive prices delivered throughout the country. Canadian Cedar Cladding prices from 31.50 per m2 for a planed rebated feather edge and from 62.90 per m2 for face fix 18 x 144mm profiles.
Siberian Larch is becoming a very popular cladding timber due to its natural durability and attractive light appearance. Siberian Larch cladding prices of about 50.00 per square meter for our premium grade (1-111) in a secret fix profile. Larch quality varies greatly but we have achieved a reliable supply from the Lake Baikal region of Siberia where the best Larch logs are to be found.
Thermowood was developed to offer similar durability and stability properties to Western Red Cedar at a lower cost. We mill Thermowood decking and Thermowood cladding. Thermowood is more knotty and harder than cedar. We mill with care ensuring the heart side of the timber is on the correct side into secret fix decking and cladding.
Reviews (9)
John Rushton
John Rushton
Nov 18, 2021
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Purchased Western Red Cedar for a Garden Room
Grade 2 clear only premium grade
Timber arrived carefully interlocked and removed from kerbside by ourselves. Timber arrived in 4.8m lengths. Wonderful quality but did require some time to later cut down to 2.4m.
No knots were present in any of the timber.
30% of the WRC was straight grained the remaining had some variation in grain direction and colour. For the exterior I used Clear Awatrol to seal It had an even-ing out effect on the appearance. The inside cladding has been left untreated.
I would use again and recommend Benchmark Timber based
Sharon Thayer
Sharon Thayer
Sep 12, 2021
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Paul and Elaine talked us through our requirements and delivered very promptly at a good price. We would thoroughly recommend this family business. Thank you.
David Thomas
David Thomas
Sep 07, 2021
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A £1500 order is too small for them apparently, tried to fob me off a number of times until they said its just too small for them. Shame product looks OK
Paul Tittensor
Paul Tittensor
Jul 14, 2021
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Having used this timber company for the first time, I was very disappointed with the way it was delivered and placed directly on the ground with the best face down. Failing to use timber skids. Causing damage to the face.
After contacting the company to make them aware of the error, they blamed the person who told the delivery driver where to place the delivery.
Mike Rapp
Mike Rapp
Apr 14, 2021
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I can't thank Paul and Elaine enough. They provided the cladding for my home a while ago now and it continues to age beautifully and provide endless pleasure. They are a fantastic team and compliment each other very well. I have no hesitation in recommending them and will myself be using them again, hopefully very soon!
Steve
Steve
Apr 13, 2021
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Fantastic Cedar cladding. Paul and Elaine are the people to go to for your timber needs. Excellent quality Cedar. Fast delivery and very professional.
Rachael Manton
Rachael Manton
Aug 05, 2020
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What a benchmark (excuse the pun) for Customer Service! I have just phoned for a quote and felt compelled to write a review as the way Elaine handled my enquiry was superb. She took the time to explain everything to me where others have just left me confused. Thank you Elaine.
Greg Matthewson
Greg Matthewson
Jul 16, 2020
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Bought premium grade old growth coastal grown Canadian Western red cedar from Paul and Elaine to clad a garden room, lots of advice from start to finish and the end product is excellent. Highly recommend them and would definitely buy from Benchmark Timber again.
Steven Kirk
Steven Kirk
Dec 23, 2017
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From the first phone call service was 100% was kept up to date on delivery date which came early a plus point.
Quality of cedar was fantastic highly recommended benchmark timber ltd