Timber Topics September 2026 | C16 or C24

Timber Topics September 2026 | C16 or C24
by Jennie Ward|30 August 26|Build, Supply
C16 and C24 are the two main strength classes of structural softwood timber available in the UK. Many merchants stock and recommend C24 by default, but in fact homegrown C16 timber is perfectly suitable for use in many general construction applications. This month, we explore the differences between the two...
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Timber Topics August 2026 | Decking
by Jennie Ward|01 August 26|Build, Supply
Decking and gardening projects continue to be prevalent throughout the summer, which is why it’s important to make sure your team has a complete understanding of how to best stock, sell and timber decking. Here, Timber Development UK offers top tips on where to find the right information, and how...
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LKR Innovation House – a 1990s timber warehouse transformed
by Matt Milton|20 July 26|Build, Design
A former timber warehouse, located in Østbirk, Denmark, has been reimagined and transformed into a vibrant innovation hub - a new workspace for Velux employees.
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Hiltingbury School – a model for industrialised retrofit
by Matt Milton|20 July 26|Build, Design
This pilot retrofit at Hiltingbury Junior School serves as proof of concept that outdated schools can be retrofitted using low-carbon materials (including homegrown timber) to substantially upgrade their performance.
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Croydon Smile Hub – a reassembled CLT pavilion
by Matt Milton|14 July 26|Build, Design
A fantastic example of timber reuse, this project proves that a whole CLT building can be unproblematically disassembled, transported and reassembled elsewhere to fulfill a useful - and entirely different - new purpose.
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Designing for Flexibility and Reuse with Reuseable Connections
by Bryony Bodimeade|14 July 26|Design
Learn how timber installations can be designed to be flexible and reuseable well beyond their initial design life.
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Timber Topics July 2026 | Hardwood flooring
by Jennie Ward|06 July 26|Build, Supply
Hardwood flooring is an increasingly popular choice for homeowners looking to add a touch of luxury to their home, making it a great stock choice for merchants. Hardwood flooring comes in both solid and engineered forms – the best one to choose depends on where the flooring will be used,...
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TDUK Market Briefing – Q2 2026
by Jennie Ward|03 July 26|Build, Policy, Statistics, Supply
The TDUK Market Briefing is a comprehensive new resource from TDUK to help stakeholders from across the timber sector better understand the timber market and current economic conditions.
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Designing Timber | Issue 11
by Matt Milton|30 June 26|Build, Design
Issue 11 of Designing Timber, a magazine from Timber Development UK (TDUK) dedicated to architects, designers and anyone working with timber.
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Building from Woodlands
Building from England’s Woodlands
by Guest Author|30 June 26|Design, Supply, Sustainability
A pioneering research initiative has demonstrated that England’s underutilised deciduous broadleaf forests could play a transformative role in delivering low-carbon buildings, supporting biodiversity, and strengthening domestic supply chains.
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