Time for timber
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With signs of a recovery on the horizon, Chairman of the Structural Timber Association (STA), formerly the UKTFA, Lawrence Young explains why timber has never been better placed to assist.
Article from the TRADA Timber Industry Yearbook 2014
Suggested Reading
Introduction to timber frame construction
Timber frame construction of some description is a method which has been around for millennia; however over time it has become a tremendously refined practice to the point that - as buildings of up to six storeys become widely used in England and Wales - timber frame constructions of today...
04/04/2016 | Wood Information Sheet
Improving thermal performance of existing timber frame buildings
As fuel prices rise, fossil fuel supplies become more unpredictable and we strive to reduce our CO2 emissions, every Watt saved now counts.
This Wood Information Sheet (WIS) outlines the options for improving the thermal performance of existing timber frame buildings and summarises the important issues that specifiers...
06/04/2015 | Wood Information Sheet
Sole plates in timber frame construction
Sole plates are a vital element in a timber framed building. Their installation has a direct effect on the building's service life, line, level and plumb, and contributes to the speed of construction.
This Wood Information Sheet provides advice on getting the installation of sole plates right first...
20/09/2017 | Wood Information Sheet
