Timber! How to know when a tree needs to be removed from your garden.

Posted on: 23 June 2015
For many people who love the outdoors, their garden is their sanctuary. Of course, a common feature of gardens are trees. They look beautiful, they purify the air, and they can provide shade on hot summer days. But most trees will eventually become too old and dangerous to be in a garden. They can fall over, and big branches can crash into your home or on to a person, and it's important to prevent this from happening.
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When Is it Time to Cut Down a Tree?

Posted on: 2 June 2015
If you have an old, weathered tree on your property, you may hate the idea of having it cut down as it may give the area some charm and character. However, trees that are diseased or otherwise in danger of toppling should be addressed as soon as possible. You may not think of a tree actually falling over but it does happen, and when it does, this can cause property damage and even be dangerous to people in the area.
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Why Pine Is Still the Timber of Choice in Modern Construction

Posted on: 27 May 2015
House and garden construction has come a long way since in recent decades. There is an ever-increasing array of hi-tech, high-specification, and high-performance building materials available on the market. Despite this, one of the most commonly used building materials is still treated pine, which has been used in construction since the early settlers first began building the quintessential Australian timber-clad houses. There are several excellent reasons why treated pine maintains its popularity.
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Preserving Nature: 3 Factors That Define Whether A Diseased or Damaged Tree Can Be Saved

Posted on: 27 May 2015
Australia has little left to lose when it comes to natural vegetation and forests. Approximately 40% of forests are lost and a large majority of the remaining vegetation is scattered throughout Australia making it vulnerable to degradation. Trees with a circumference exceeding 2 meters are protected and regulated by the city. If the trees on your property have become diseased or damaged, lopping off diseased or decayed areas may prevent the trees from dying.
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