What makes KDM products superior? The UK outdoor timber products market has experienced major developments in added value products over the last 30 years. KDM has been at the forefront of these developments and enhanced its position as the market leader through the use of new technology, improved product design and attention to detail. We have continued to improve key product features and maintain our business principles to ensure our products standout from the competition and remain the leading brand in the market. LOG SELECTION TREATMENT When using natural resources careful selection is theExcluding the Willow, Hazel and Oak all other fundamental ingredient in creating successful products.products are pressure treated to use class 3 or 4 All raw material is hand selected to suit the individual,with the highest quality preservative. The treatment intended components. It is vital that each component is designed to enhance the product and extend the is produced from the appropriate section of the log andlife span, they will require further treatment in time. made from the highest quality raw material. Products intended for in-ground contact are treated PRODUCT DESIGN to use class 4 to provide a longer life span, save the We aim to offer exclusive and original products customer financially and have a reduced impact on that meet the very highest standards of timber the environment. manufacturing and design. Whether the product is PHILOSOPHY decorative or functional or a combination of the two KDM’s philosophy is to continually improve our principles remain the same. specifications, including but not restricted too; the PROCESSING & MANUFACTURING size and number of components, timber profiles, From the initial stages each piece is checked twice product design, quality of fixings, treatment and and hand selected ensuring all defects are excluded. manufacturing developments. Timber is a natural product, the grading process is essential to ensure the highest quality standards are maintained. 4