Useful articles
Practical tips from the producer — how to choose firewood and fuel, calculate cubic metres and pick the right boards for your job.
Firewood price in Riga: what it depends on and how to choose
How much is a cubic metre of firewood in Riga? Loose vs stacked m³, birch or alder, dry firewood. Direct from the producer, price shown instantly online.
How to store firewood so it stays dry
How to store firewood so it stays dry: woodshed or covered stack, airflow, stacking tips and common mistakes. Split firewood delivered in Riga by the producer.
Wood pellets or briquettes — which to choose for heating
Pellets or briquettes? Which boiler or stove suits each fuel, storage, ash, seasonal consumption, bag or pallet. Direct from the producer with delivery in Riga.
How many boards in 1 m³ and how to calculate cubic metres
How many boards and beams are in 1 m³? Formula, worked examples and a table for all sizes from 25x100 to 400x400, plus m² for floor and decking boards.
Pine or spruce — which to choose for building and finishing
Pine or spruce: density, resin, colour, knots and outdoor durability with a comparison table. Pine and spruce timber from the producer with delivery in Riga.
Fresh-sawn, antiseptic or pressure-treated timber?
Fresh-sawn, antiseptic-treated or pressure-treated timber: which suits your job? Use-case table, pros and cons, and tips for roofs, decks and fence posts.
How to lay tongue-and-groove floor boards step by step
Laying T&G floor boards yourself: acclimatisation, joist spacing, expansion gap at walls, secret fixing, sanding, oil or varnish and how many m² to order.
Decking care: oiling, cleaning and winter
How to look after a timber deck: first oiling, how often to re-oil, cleaning, moss and greying, snow and salt, ventilation underneath and replacing boards.