Design Explained

Timber Panels
Timber Panels
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Ideal for large-scale construction, timber panels are easily workable, available in a range of sizes and lengths, and can incorporate different treatments, such as moisture and fire resistance.
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Designing with Cross Laminated Timber CLT
Designing with Cross Laminated Timber (CLT)
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The combination of strength properties and modern manufacturing processes means cross laminated timber (CLT) is a versatile and reliable construction material.
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Timber Cladding
Timber Cladding
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Cladding is a great way to make the most of timber’s unique visual appeal. Timber cladding can be used internally and externally, though durability of the timber species should be considered in external uses.
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Glulam-Handbook-Vol-1
The Glulam Handbook Vol. 1
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This publication is the first of the four-part Glulam Handbook, and contains facts about glulam and planning guidance.
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Glued Laminated Timber Glulam
Glued Laminated Timber (Glulam)
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Glued Laminated Timber, commonly referred to as glulam or GLT, comprises several layers of dimensioned, strength-graded timber bonded together with structural adhesive to increase structural performance. It is one of several systems that connect a series of smaller timber elements together to form larger panel or beam products.
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Glued Laminated Timber Glulam Properties
Glued Laminated Timber (Glulam) Properties
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Glued Laminated Timber, commonly referred to as glulam or GLT, has an excellent strength-to-weight ratio. It is comparatively light, and as such can generate economies in foundations costs when used efficiently.
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Lightweight Timber Frame Building Components_Build_Construction
Lightweight Timber Frame Building Components
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Lightweight timber frame construction has adopted offsite building techniques, using a wide range of building components assembled in factories and delivered to site for assembly.
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cover of Lightweight Timber Frame Construction, a Knowledge Sheet from TDUK
Lightweight Timber Frame Construction
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As a renewable resource, lightweight timber frame has lower embodied energy than comparable building materials. It also achieves excellent thermal and acoustic performance, and high durability.
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Timber Typologies
If timber is to realise its potential, we must know what we mean when we say timber.
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