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Selecting the right handrail profile can make or break the overall finish of a project, however selecting the right profile can often be a little daunting.

So one of the most frequent questions we get asked is,

"Can you send me some examples of different handrail profiles?"

We have therefore launched a superb new downloadable tool which has been designed just to give you inspiration flowing.

Download your handrail profiles guide now or give us a call on 01592 775656.

Do you know your ash from your oak, your cherry from your sapele?

Selecting the right type of timber is a key element of any project in terms of delivering the right look or feel, but also in bringing the project in under budget.

In this video blog, Haldane UK's Managing Director, Forrester Adam explains the pros and cons of our core timber types, however we are on hand to help discuss any aspect of timber or timber machining. Call us now on 01592 775656 or contact us now

The number one question we receive from customers is “How do I prevent the joints from opening up?” The secret to preventing unsightly spaces between joints relies on a number of factors.

1. Quality of the timber

It may seem obvious but the quality of the timber will have a huge impact on the finished product. If the timber hasn’t been suitably dried the moisture content will be higher than required.

Once this is in situ, the timber will dry out, shrink and cause joints to open up.

2. Storage of Timber Upon Delivery

It's no secret that the easiest (and the cheapest) way to build a staircase is to use newel posts with straight handrail in between.

But easiest isn't always the right way and for a few extra pounds you could transform a standard stair case into something that becomes a real feature of any project.

Yes, newel posts are there to provide the strength in structure that a staircase requires however there are techniques you can use to avoid the interruption that newel posts can sometimes create.