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Lawsons is the leading independent merchant for timber, building materials, and fencing serving London and the South East.
For over 100 years, we have built our reputation on trust, expertise, and a commitment to supplying high-quality materials for the trade and dedicated DIYers.
The articles published by Lawsons represent the collective knowledge of our in-house specialists, industry veterans, and technical teams. Our mission is to be a straightforward, authoritative resource for the building trade. We provide clear, practical advice, technical deep-dives, and product guidance to help you get the job done efficiently and correctly.
As the cold months approach, you might be thinking it’s best to leave your garden as it is for the winter, but there’s actually a lot you can do to maintain your garden and keep it fresh in time for spring. We’ve put together some things you can get on with in your backyard to keep yourself busy in the garden this winter.
Keen to keep your paving in the best condition possible throughout the year? There are actually a few ways you can do so that don’t require a lot of work. So long as you regularly maintain your paving, you’ll be able to keep them looking amazing across the year, and this guide will show you where you can start.
This guide will show you when you should look at changes to your home and how to capitalise on them across the year that are both cost-effective and the best times for your home...
It won’t be long before the kids are off school for several weeks, and you’ll likely have to come up with lots of ways to keep them entertained. There are many ways you can prepare for your garden for your kids’ summer holidays that don’t break the bank; we’ve put together the best ideas that your little ones will enjoy.
Railway Sleepers are an ideal material for creating retaining walls and garden dividers, providing a quick and simple alternative to rendered concrete or brick walls, and popular in both traditional and modern garden landscaping
With rain, sometimes hailstones, crisp mornings and direct heat onto the decking, canopies, and furniture, you may need to look at taking care of your patio before inviting guests around for a post-lockdown party. So, before investing in that new BBQ, take a look at this guide to preparing your patio for the summer.
Decking can brighten up and add character to any home, allowing you have the perfect place within your garden to relax, dine outdoors and even play. Whilst the benefits of decking are obvious, it is also important to maintain your decking. To keep your decking in pristine condition, in this blog we have put together decking maintenance methods varying from oils, paints and stains for you to use, including top tips for each method.
A block paved driveway gives a smart, quality frontage to your house which if laid properly will last for decades, adding value to your property for years to come.
Why choose block paving for a driveway?
Block paving is a popular choice for driveways for several reasons:
its thickness (usually 50mm) makes it extremely strong, durable and unlikely to shift when properly installedblock...
When it comes to building your decking, you can choose to work with a number of materials such as timber or composite decking options. The focus of this blog is to explore three key reasons why you should dump traditional timber decking variants and switch to composite decking.
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Lawsons
Timber, Building Materials & Fencing Supplier
As London and the South East's leading independent timber, building, and fencing merchant, Lawsons provides professional advice, industry insights, and project guides you can trust.
