Our dedication to sustainable design has caught the attention of The Northern Rivers Times. In this featured article, we’re proud to highlight how our commitment to repurposing reclaimed timber is making waves and contributing to a more sustainable future.
Read on to discover how our efforts have been recognised by the Northern Rivers 2022 Regional Business Awards and celebrated by The Northern Rivers Times.
Railway sleepers are truly the ugly ducklings in the sustainability world. The long grey dried out looking logs have a secret and Julian Simpson of Off The Rails has discovered it and with his business is determined to save as many of them as possible from ending up in landfill.
The secret is that only millimetres below the tired and dull surface of the sleeper is some of the most beautiful timber, that when cleaned up, will grace any high end accommodation, or can make a home that more stunning.
And Julian’s efforts are getting noticed.
A finalist in this year’s Northern Rivers 2022 Regional Business Awards for Sustainability Julian has been running his timber business for nearly six years.
“It is a business that sources reclaimed timber mainly from railway lines and road bridges,” he says.
Full Article Below, via The Northern Rivers Times.
