Please could you tell me what the timber is usd in the beams and stain

Lisa Hart

5 years ago

Luxury Cirencester home with Castile limestone flooring by Rixon Architects · More Info

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Beswick Stone
5 years ago
Hi Lisa

We only supplied the flooring for this project so I would suggest you contact Rixon Architects for further information about the timber and stain.

Many thanks
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Please could you tell me what the timber is usd in the beams and stain

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