Use more timber frames in new housing starts ‘to boost UK forestry’

By Hamish Champ2019-12-02T14:00:00

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Policy Exchange report urges next government to increase use of timber in new homes

The next government must ramp up the amount of domestically-produced timber used in new housing starts across England from the current 22% to 40%, according to a new report.

Right-leaning think tank the Policy Exchange said land policy after the UK leaves the EU should encourage the construction sector to use more home-grown timber.

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