FEATURE: STORAGE
MORE THAN THE AVERAGE WOOD STORE
Wood is a demanding commodity to store and finding the right storage solution can be challenging but Smart-Space, a Midlands-based business that specialises in constructing instant buildings, could have the answer
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air-insulated PVC roof.
nvironment is everything in the timber
Midlands-based business that specialises
trade, especially where production and
in constructing instant buildings – both
storage need to sit side-by-side. Housing
temporary and permanent. These are made
Jeanette Corner said: “Our business is all about
for the equipment needed for the various
of lightweight, modular frames in a number of
supplying high-quality timber products and
processes involved in the timber sector
build options, depending on the application.
offering cladding solutions. We work with
throws up a number of vital criteria. Add to this
They are particularly quick to install and
market leaders Sikkens and Mighton and are
the importance of how your timber is stored and
flexible enough to accommodate even the
factory-approved timber coaters. We also offer
you can end up with quite a lengthy checklist.
most challenging of sites.
specialist and bespoke timber mouldings, all to
For all its strength, versatility and beauty,
Smart-Space has recently completed
Mike England Timber’s managing director
the highest specifications and augmented by high levels of customer service.”
wood is a demanding commodity. As we know,
the construction of a timber processing and
storage temperature has to be constant and
storage facility for Mike England Timber at
regular. Condensation is its enemy. Humidity
its headquarters near Preston, Lancashire.
storage racking as well as the compressors,
levels are therefore also key – ensuring that
The new building is a relocatable 10-metre by
dust extraction, sanding, texturing, vacuum
wood doesn’t shrink or warp as it adapts to
32.5-metre structure, with 40mm insulated
coating and brush coating machinery required
changing levels. Maintaining good air flow
steel-cladded walls, a 5-metre by 5-metre
for the its timber coating, texturing and drying
is another consideration. Decay, bowing or
electric roller shutter door and a double-layer,
processes.
The company’s new instant building houses
discolouration as a result of poor storage are big issues. Having the ability to rotate stock easily and keeping supplies accessible is important. The different sizes of timber and its general unwieldiness means that it needs space – lots of it – without building supports obstructing its transit or access. Factoring in all the difficulties and essentials for any business unit is a challenge
We have experienced significant growth over the last few years in our traditional markets and have since expanded into the outdoor buildings and leisure sectors. This new facility enables us to shorten our lead times and take on more business.” Jeanette Corner, managing director, Mike England Timber
relished by the team at Smart-Space, a
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