Are your cladding battens fit for purpose?

Are your cladding battens fit for purpose?
by Jennie Ward|20 January 25|Corporate, Supply
External timber cladding and roofing battens are not interchangeable – they have different exposure risks and, potentially, different dimensions. The Timber Decking & Cladding Association explains what you need to know. Timber cladding is installed as a rainscreen on buildings in the UK. The timber battens used on these projects...
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The November/December 2024 issue of Supplying Timber is online!
by Jennie Ward|06 December 24|Supply
Packed with inspiring examples of stylish and efficient timber buildings, the November/December issue of Supplying Timber magazine is out now. Look no further for all the latest timber supply news, legislative updates, new products and top tips for building with and selling timber. The November/December issue is an essential read...
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Thermowood cladding supports additional learning needs school
by Jennie Ward|02 December 24|Build, Corporate, Supply
Durable Class D Redwood Thermowood cladding from International Timber has been used for the construction of a government and local council-funded Additional Needs School in Newtown, Wales, led by the award-winning Wynne Construction. Ysgol Cedewain is a purpose-built school located on the outskirts of Newtown Wales, neighbouring with the picturesque...
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The W3 Building – timber at the heart of a Kings Cross community
by Matt Milton|25 November 24|Design
W3 is a new addition to Kings Cross, offering a diverse range of amenities designed to promote community engagement and wellbeing. Designed by Haptic Architects, it forms part of a triangular site, nestled alongside two new urban green spaces. The external timber facade was 'pre-weathered' with a coloured coating; ©...
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New platform helps architects visualise cladding options
by Jennie Ward|12 November 24|Design, Supply
James Latham has introduced an online Cladding Visualiser to help architects, designers and contractors see how its cladding portfolio looks in application. This powerful new platform builds on the success of the distributor’s award-winning Digital Showroom, enabling purchasers to see a wide array of materials, tones and colours under a...
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Championing carbon-neutral cladding
by Jennie Ward|16 August 24|Supply
James Latham Dublin is leading the charge at a ground-breaking, low-carbon industrial development in the Republic of Ireland. James Latham Dublin (formerly Abbey Woods, part of the James Latham Group), has provided Accoya timber to a pioneering North Dublin Operations Depot. Around 1,700m2 of Accoya, in bespoke profiles and finishes,...
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Abodo Vulcan complies with new EU fire regulations
by Jennie Ward|12 August 24|Supply
Abodo Vulcan Vertical Grain and Flatsawn timber complies with EU Fire Regulations with a fire class rating of D - s1 d0, the company has announced. With climate change comes greater risk of fire events, sparking new regulations worldwide for cladding materials. In May this year, the EU Commission set...
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Danzer announce partnership with Thermory
by Liam Macandrew|09 August 24|Supply
Danzer UK is thrilled to announce a new strategic partnership with Thermory, a globally renowned manufacturer of thermally modified wood. This collaboration aims to combine Danzer UK's extensive expertise in hardwood products with Thermory’s innovative thermal modification technology, promising to deliver enhanced wood products to the market. Thermory is renowned...
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The July/August issue of Supplying Timber is online!
by Jennie Ward|30 July 24|Supply
Packed with inspiring examples of stylish and efficient timber buildings, the July/August issue of Supplying Timber magazine is out now. Look no further for all the latest timber supply news, legislative updates, new products and top tips for building with and selling timber. The July/August issue is an essential read...
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Timber frame chosen for exemplar education site
by Jennie Ward|29 April 24|Build, Supply
Timber frame insulated wall panels from Taylor Lane were used in the construction of a purpose-built 2,500m2 ‘living lab’ for the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE), designed to educate Centre of Advanced Timber Technology (CATT) students.  NMITE is home to CATT, with a strategic mission set by...
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