JAMES LATHAM
“ I genuinely believe that a solid oak project on this scale is a once in a lifetime opportunity and we are delighted to have been involved in it . The fact that we were part of the team that was recognised so highly for that work really is the icing on the cake .”
Exclusive to James Latham , WoodEx ® is a versatile , premium quality , engineered hardwood timber product made from either European Oak , Sapele or Red Grandis . Combining high performance with aesthetic appeal , WoodEx ® is often used for applications such as windows and doors because it provides a better thermal performance than solid wood and is highly stable and resistant to warping , hugely reducing the need for maintenance . And , while its appearance is akin to solid timber , it has the advantage that the visual face and two sides are clear of defects making it ideal for joinery projects .
“ We love working hand in hand with our customers , to help them to find the materials that are the right fit for their projects ,” said Adrian Roker at Lathams . “ It has been amazing to watch this project come to life , with one of our highest performing products being used to such an exceptional standard .”
Simon Lock , commercial director , Wedd Joinery said : “ We have worked with Latham ’ s for over 50 years . They will always be one of the companies we go to at the early stage of a project involving solid timber . At the end , it came down to the important balance of service , quality and price .
The timber was provided by Italian-headquartered hardwood sawmilling and wood product manufacturer Florian . The familyowned group has operations across Italy , France , Croatia and Hungary and supplies customers in 78 countries .
Florian ’ s sales to the UK are worth approximately Euro 20m , and nearly half of that is sold through Lathams . For the Magdelene College Library project , Lathams supplied over £ 300,000 of WoodEx ® Florian European Oak .
www . lathamtimber . co . uk
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