Wood Guide
Short, practical articles from the people who grow, mill and treat the timber.
4 articles
Choosing wood18 Sept 2026 · 5 min readKiln-dried or green: which timber should you build with?Green timber is cheaper on the day and expensive by the second rainy season. Here is how drying changes what you get.Read article 
Treatment30 Aug 2026 · 4 min readHow pole treatment works, and why untreated poles failPressure treatment pushes preservative deep into the sapwood. Brushing it on does not.Read article 
Sustainability12 Aug 2026 · 4 min readWhat an FSC certificate tells you about the timber you buyCertification is paperwork until you know what each line means. A short guide for procurement teams.Read article - Photo: Roof framingConstruction21 Jul 2026 · 6 min readTimber sizes for a typical Rwandan roofRafters, purlins and battens: what each member does and the sections usually specified.Read article