Introducing Accoya Biscuit Natural Genius Decking – Stunning Innovation in Floor Design
Innovation and excellence are combined in this brand new Accoya Biscuit Natural Genius decking, created by Milan-based designer, Patricia Urquiola, for Listone Giordano. Internationally renowned for her design and architectural work, Patricia has previously been named Designer of the Year by Wallpaper and Elle Decoration, as well as Designer of the Decennium 2000-2010 by German […]
What Type of Carpenter Are You Looking For?
Carpentry is one of the world’s oldest professions. Civilizations have used wood for homes, buildings, furniture, monuments, death rituals, mine shafts, ships, storage barrels, toys…you get the point! It’s quite obvious; we need carpenters in our lives. There are many facets to woodworking, and a number of different specialty skills. In our own company we […]
The History of Hurricane Shutter
Hurricane shutters are a staple here in Bermuda. We almost always have a window or shutter project going on at any one moment. In fact they are one of our main divisions here at BS&R Group. There is actually a lot of history and thought behind how shutters are made and what type is best […]
What’s New at Accoya?
There has been progress in the various applications Accoya can be used in as well as in the testing & certifications they have acquired. Already the material of choice for a wide range of demanding outdoor applications, Accoya wood can be used for virtually anything from windows to doors to decking to bridges to boats. […]
Check it In or Chuck it Out?
There is something about Spring that spurs home improvement and general refreshing of the home. Inevitably there are always pieces put aside during your cleanup that face the prospect of being discarded without thought. Before you are ready to chuck it out, consider checking it in with us. It may be less expensive to keep […]
The Possibilities of Accoya
The possibility wood offers can be seen wherever we look: as furniture, decoration, musical instruments, structures – wood is a material that is aesthetically pleasing, endlessly practical, and is our only naturally renewable building material. However as an organic material that is susceptible to its surroundings, wood presents natural challenges when used for certain exterior […]
Tongue and Groove
An edge joint that involves one board to have a groove and the matching one to have a ridge or “tongue” that interlocks with the groove is the basic mechanics of a tongue and groove joint. Presto! The tongue goes into the groove and the boards are joined! Similar to the other well-known dovetail joint, […]
Home Transform with Accoya Doors & Windows
With summer fast approaching, many homeowners will be planning to use the milder weather to start thinking about renovations. Upgrading tired doors and windows with certain types of wood will help weather-proof and better insulate homes for many years to come. Beautifully crafted Accoya wooden window frames and doors best equip your home to withstand […]
Look Through My Window
Context often forces us humans to develop an appreciation for something. If you are reading this on your home computer or mobile device, you are looking through a glass screen near a window so congratulations! Mankind has only used windows for approximately 1% of our known existence, and transparent glass has only been around for […]
The First “R”
Renew, Reuse, Recycle. A phrase commonly used by clients we speak with is “They don’t make them like they used to”. Referring to a piece or set of furniture they cannot part with, there is acknowledgment that the materials and craftsmanship deployed when making them were superior than modern techniques. This sentiment is not one […]