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C16 and C24 timber: your questions answered
by Matt Milton|02 May 23|Build, Design, Supply
Nick Boulton, TDUK's Head of Technical and Trade Policy, explains the fundamentals of these two strength grades. I am being offered C16 and C24 structural timber, which one should I use? There is a lot of marketing around this question. But the simple answer is: it’s all about the strength!...
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use class 4
Use Class 4 treated timber: specifying, buying and installing
by TDUK|26 April 23|Build
Preservative treatment provides wood with added durability (against decay and insect attack). But, it’s a mistake to assume that all treated wood is the same. The level of preservative protection required depends on where it is to be used.
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Designing Timber
Designing Timber | Issue 03
by Liam Macandrew|26 April 23|Build, Design
Third edition of Designing Timber, a magazine from Timber Development UK (TDUK) dedicated to architects, designers and anyone working with timber. If last month's Futurebuild conference is anything to go by, the world is waking up to the fact that timber really is the future of construction; This and more...
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Supplying Timber | Issue 01
by Jennie Ward|26 April 23|Build, Supply
Welcome to the first issue of Supplying Timber, a brand new magazine from Timber Development UK (TDUK) dedicated to the merchants, suppliers and tradespeople who are interested in working with timber.
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Why embodied carbon is the road to true net zero
by Jennie Ward|21 April 23|Build, Supply, Sustainability
As the UK construction industry works towards reducing carbon emissions, John Smith, technical director at Donaldson Timber Systems, discusses why embodied carbon is critical to its success. The journey to Net Zero Carbon homes is well underway, with the first Building Regulations changes already in effect as we work towards...
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Accoya fenders
Can Accoya wood survive 2 years in the Thames?
by Bryony Bodimeade|17 April 23|Build, Design
The moment of truth: stripping backthe surface moss and slime to revealwell-preserved Accoya wood Spoiler alert: yes it can. Accoya is timber that has been modified by a process called ‘acetylation’, which increases its durability, allowing it to resist rot and defy the elements. In 2020, the Environment Agency tested...
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housing
Low-carbon housing needs serious attention
by Jennie Ward|17 April 23|Build, Supply
The announcement of yet another new Housing Minister brings into sharp relief the need for Government to focus seriously on the needs of the construction sector, says David Hopkins, Chief Executive Officer of Timber Development UK. Rachel Maclean MP was named Minister of State for Housing on 7 February –...
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Timber TED1
Timber skills triumph in Hereford
by Jennie Ward|13 April 23|Build, Design, Education, Supply
By Tabitha Binding The latest Timber Technology Engineering and Design 1 (Timber TED1) course, designed to upskill and reskill timber professionals, completed last week with 16 participants graduating. Delivered by the New Model Institute for Technology & Engineering (NMITE) in partnership with Edinburgh Napier University and Timber Development UK (TDUK),...
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supply chain risks
Beware potential supply chain risks
by Jennie Ward|13 April 23|Build, Supply
Members are being advised to carry out additional due diligence to remove supply chain risks from the already high-risk Sarawak region of Malaysia after another high-profile case. A delegation of NGOs and indigenous leaders including Friends of the Earth and SAVE Rivers from Sarawak met with the UK government and...
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AFI and WPA
AFI and WPA collaborate on fence post performance investigation
by Jennie Ward|11 April 23|Build, Supply
At last year’s AFI Timber in Ground Contact conference, several fencing contractors voiced concerns that the premature failure of some treated posts was affecting their confidence in the use of preservative treated wood. The Association of Fencing Industries (AFI) and the Wood Protection Association (WPA) recognise the importance of establishing...
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