Timbers for Wooden Signs, Memorials,
Engraved Plaques & Large Signage

Oak, Cherry, Sycamore, Douglas Fir, Chestnut, Cedar, Sapele, Iroko, Opepe, Balau & Eucalyptus

All the above timbers can be used to make wooden signs. They all have their own unique character and look, but each has a different set of properties, making them useful in different situations. Each has advantages and disadvantages.

We keep most of the timbers in stock in a range of sizes. For large wooden signs the timber is planed to an appropriate thickness and the boards are jointed. This creates a stable wooden sign that resists twisting and bowing.

They all need to be maintained if they are to stay looking lovely, but the high oil timbers - Red Cedar, Iroko, Opepe and Balau can be left untreated to naturally weather often to a greyish colour.

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Oak

The English oak has a majesty all of its own. It has been used for generations for building the strongest ships and adorning the finest houses. It is a hard, heavy and durable hard wood. Although generally having a coarse straight grain, it can have wonderful variations in grain, texture and colour and small pin knots and burrs are an attractive and acceptable part of its appearance.
Although very durable it does need to be maintained - if water creeps in, fungal activity will cause the grain to blacken.

Oak is very beautiful and the most poplar timber for wooden signs.  Click here for Extra Large Oak Signs