Organisers of the National Homebuilding & Renovating Show report year-on-year growth in the number of timber and wood products companies exhibiting at the event.

A spokesperson said the move towards the use of more ecological products plus the trend for more natural products has led to the growth across all sectors – from flooring through to log cabins.

This year’s show, to be held at the NEC Birmingham on April 14-17, has more than 450 exhibitors. For the first time, it will run alongside the new Smart Homes Show which focuses on home automation.

The organisers are offering free tickets to all associated trades and professionals and their clients for both shows. To register visit www.homebuildingshow.co.uk/trade.