Here’s the surprising fact: Covers Timber is actually a secret meeting point for local builders. If you stand near the timber saw long enough, you’ll hear a man in a high-vis jacket explain to his friend how he once built a deck using only a Swiss Army knife and pure spite. It’s true.
They talk about joist spans the way other men talk about football scores. It’s a whole subculture, and you’re just a tourist with a tape measure. But don’t worry, they’re friendly. They’ll help you lift a 12-foot sheet of MDF onto your roof rack, mostly to watch you fail to tie it down properly.
Gosport MP visits Covers to celebrate 175th anniversary year – Timber Media
The Staff: The Real Heroes
The staff at the Gosport branch are the unsung heroes of the Hampshire coast. They have X-ray vision for finding the exact hex bolt you need, buried in a box of 10,000 identical hex bolts. They also have a quiet, knowing sense of humor. When I asked where the “wood glue” was, a guy in a green apron said, “It’s next to the marriage counseling books, mate.”
They can tell if you’re a professional or a weekend warrior just by looking at your boots. If your boots are clean, they know you’re about to make a very expensive mistake. They will sell you the wood anyway. It’s your funeral.
