From a Devon oak table to a London sequoia, two Guardian stories show what local timber processing can achieve. Join us in Bedfordshire on 19 October.
- National Coverage: Devon | Wales | Scotland
Our sawmilling case studies describe particular timber projects, from farm builds to large trees and storm-damaged material. Explore the jobs below to see the intended use, processing choices and reported outcome.
These sawmilling case studies provide field experience. They do not establish typical savings, recovery rates or national trends. For example, a reported timber quotation is different from a verified saving after all processing costs.
Use the accounts alongside our tree-to-timber guides when planning your own project. Then explore contract milling or discuss your logs and intended products with us.
Discover how Peterson Portable Sawmills are being used across the UK to transform timber, diversify businesses, and complete remarkable projects.
From a Devon oak table to a London sequoia, two Guardian stories show what local timber processing can achieve. Join us in Bedfordshire on 19 October.
Storm-damaged timber at Lancych Mansion: reported clearance costs, the later sawmill demonstration and questions for future timber planning.
Stuart Summerell explored Peterson sawmilling after a £150,000 timber quotation for farm outbuildings. This case study explains the approach and the costs needed for a fair comparison.