Let’s talk about the elephant in the yard: cost. Timber prices have gone nuts lately—blame Brexit, blame TikTok woodworking trends, whatever—but Covers still feels surprisingly reasonable. I priced up a similar fence panel at a big-box store, and Covers was about 15% cheaper. Plus, the quality was visibly better—no warped edges or knotty failures waiting to happen.
They also do delivery, which is a godsend if you don’t own a van or a friend with a van. I’ve seen people Tetris-packing timber into a Fiat 500, and it’s not pretty. Just pay the £10 delivery fee and save your back—your future self will thank you.
Beyond timber: the stuff you didn’t know you needed
Here’s the thing about builders merchants: they’re not just for timber. Covers stocks aggregates, insulation, fixings, and even landscaping stuff. I went in for a fence panel and walked out with a bag of gravel for my path and a tube of silicone sealant. Classic DIY multitasking. It’s dangerously convenient—like when you go to Tesco for milk and leave with a whole new kitchen.
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And if you’re working on a bigger project—like a shed, a deck, or a desperate attempt to keep the rain out—they have everything from roof felt to joist hangers. Seriously, you could probably build a small house from their stock. Don’t test that theory, though; your neighbours will talk.
