Border Sawmill

15/09/2026

Even a shop front can look the part with the right timber.

Simply Fresh in Abergavenny, clad in Western Red Cedar, running horizontally across the frontage above the brick.

It's easy to think Cedar's just for houses and garden rooms, but commercial units benefit just as much. It resists rot naturally, softens the brick, and gives the signage something to sit against, making the whole front look considered rather than bolted together.

Cedar needs to earn its keep too, footfall, weather, years of use. Get the right cut and the right fit, and it holds up just as well on a shop as it does on a house.

Good example of what Cedar can do for a commercial job, not just a domestic one.

Got a commercial fit-out or shop front that needs cladding? Get in touch and we'll talk it through.

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08/09/2026

This is what happens when Cedar's used properly, not just tacked on.

A house in Abergavenny, built using Western Red Cedar cladding alongside render, working together instead of one covering up the other.

Cedar gives you that natural, warm finish that render alone can't, and it does it while resisting rot without any pressure treatment. Left untreated, it'll silver off gradually and age well, not badly.

The mix of materials here is what makes it. Cedar picked out on the single-storey sections, render carrying the taller elements. Considered, not just timber for the sake of it.

This is why people come to us before they've even finalised their design. Get the timber choice right early and it changes what the whole build can look like.

Designing a build and want the cladding to actually add something? Talk to us before you finalise the spec.

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01/09/2026

Straight from the yard to West Wales.

Western Red Cedar battens, cut and ready for a job out west.

One of the biggest mistakes people make is treating battens as an afterthought. They're not. Get the timber wrong here and it doesn't matter how good your cladding is, the whole thing's only as good as what's holding it up.

Cedar battens don't rot the way other softwoods do, no pressure treatment needed, and they cope with damp coastal conditions far better than most. Worth thinking about if you're building anywhere near the coast.

Cut to size and on their way to do their job.

Need battens sizing up for a project? Drop us a message and we'll sort it.

💻https://www.bordersawmillltd.co.uk/
☎️07974268034
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25/08/2026

Most fences don't last. This one will.

Western Red Cedar fencing, fitted on a job in Gloucester.

Cedar's not the usual choice for fencing, and that's exactly why it stands out. It resists rot naturally, no pressure treatment needed, and it weathers to that soft silver-grey finish instead of going patchy and tired like treated softwood does.

It's lighter to work with too, but don't mistake that for weak. Cedar's tough enough to handle whatever the British weather throws at it, year after year.

If you want a fence that still looks the part in ten years, not just the first two, this is how you do it.

Another job done, another customer with a fence that'll actually last.

Fancy something different for your next fencing job? Get in touch and we'll talk you through it.

💻https://www.bordersawmillltd.co.uk/
☎️07974268034
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18/08/2026

The difference is obvious once it's up.

Larch cladding, fitted horizontally on a building in Hereford. Look at that grain.

Larch's earned its reputation as one of the best cladding timbers going. Naturally durable, handles the weather without breaking a sweat, and it weathers down to a lovely silvery tone over time if you leave it untreated.

Horizontal battens with a gap like this give good airflow behind the cladding too, which matters more than people think. Trap moisture in there and you're storing up problems. Get the detailing right and it'll outlast most things on the building.

British timber, milled and supplied by us, now doing its job on a job in Hereford.

Planning a cladding job? Send us the details and we'll get you sorted.

💻https://www.bordersawmillltd.co.uk/
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14/08/2026

Larch doesn't hang about once it's felled.

This one's straight off the trailer and onto the telehandler, heading in for milling.

Larch's a favourite for a reason. It's tough, it's naturally durable, and it holds up well outdoors without needing a load of treatment. Cladding, fencing, decking - it does the lot.

The trick is getting it milled and dried properly. Rush that and you end up with timber that moves, splits, or lets you down a year in. We take our time so it doesn't.

This log's about to become someone's cladding or decking. British timber, done right.

Need Larch for a job? Tell us what you're building and we'll sort it.

💻https://www.bordersawmillltd.co.uk/
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07/08/2026

Not all Cedar cladding looks like this.

This is Western Red Cedar cladding, 2x1, fitted vertically on a garden room in Pandy.

Cedar's the go-to for a reason. It resists rot naturally, no pressure treatment needed, and it weathers to that silver-grey finish everyone's after - without the maintenance headache other timbers bring.

Vertical battens like this give a clean, modern line. Simple detailing around the doors and windows, no fuss, just done properly.

This is why people choose Cedar for garden rooms and extensions. It looks the part on day one and it's still doing the job years down the line.

Planning a build and need cladding sorted? Get in touch and we'll talk you through it.

💻https://www.bordersawmillltd.co.uk/
☎️07974268034
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06/08/2026

28/07/2026

Fresh off the mill and heading to Gloucester.

22mm x 47mm Western Red Cedar battens, cut and ready for a development job.

Most people think a batten is just a batten. It isn't. Get the spacing and section wrong and your cladding moves, cups, or worse - fails behind the boards where you can't see it until it's too late.

Cedar battens matter because Cedar doesn't rot the way other softwoods do. No pressure treatment needed. It handles our weather without kicking off, which is exactly what you want holding up cladding for years, not months.

22 x 47 is a solid, reliable size for most cladding setups - enough depth for a good fix, without piling on unnecessary weight or cost.

This batch is off to a development in Gloucester. British timber, milled properly, doing its job.

Got a project needing battens cut to spec? Tell us the job and we'll sort the sizes.

💻https://www.bordersawmillltd.co.uk/
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21/07/2026

One stack of timber. Endless possibilities.

This is a fresh batch of Western Red Cedar ready to head out to another project.

It's one of the most popular timbers we supply, and for good reason.

Naturally resistant to rot and decay.

Lightweight, stable and easy to work with.

Perfect for cladding, screening, fencing, garden rooms and bespoke joinery.

Unlike treated softwood, Western Red Cedar contains natural oils that help protect it from the elements, making it a long-lasting choice that looks just as impressive years down the line.

Every pack leaving our yard has been milled with quality in mind, using locally sourced timber wherever possible.

If you're planning a project and want timber that performs as well as it looks, get in touch.

📦 UK-wide delivery available.

💻https://www.bordersawmillltd.co.uk/
☎️07974268034
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