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Metsä Wood UK launches Finnjoist FP+
by Jennie Ward|06 August 26|Build, Supply
Metsä Wood is launching Finnjoist FP+, a pre-insulated I-joist developed to help timber frame manufacturers and housebuilders build more efficiently and meet enhanced fire performance requirements set out in the Structural Timber Association Design guide to separating distances during construction, Product Paper 4. This verified I-joist solution provides the timber...
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Beacon Fencing invests in Postsaver application machine to meet growing demand
by Jennie Ward|06 July 26|Build, Supply
Beacon Fencing, one of the largest fencing stockists in Sussex, has strengthened its manufacturing capabilities with the purchase of a new Postsaver Pro-Shrink Application Machine, enabling the company to increase production of guaranteed long-life fence posts. The family-run business, based near Haywards Heath, has been supplying Postsaver-protected fence posts since...
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Stora Enso wins prestigious Red Dot Design Award
by Jennie Ward|21 September 25|Supply
Stora Enso has won the Red Dot Design award for the medal boxes for World Ski Championships 2025 in Trondheim, Norway. The award was granted for outstanding design and creative performance in the category of Brands and Communication 2025. The products selected by the Red Dot Jury are aesthetically appealing,...
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James Latham showcases Accoya with new digital platform
by Jennie Ward|28 July 25|Build, Supply
James Latham, an independent distributor of timber, panels and decorative surfaces, has announced the launch of Explore Accoya, a digital platform to help specifiers, architects, designers and contractors engage with the high-performance Accoya timber. Building on the success of its Digital Showroom and Cladding Visualiser, James Latham's latest immersive experience...
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NTS launches integrated floor and roof system
by Jennie Ward|28 July 25|Build, Supply
National Timber Systems (NTS) has unveiled an integrated floor and roof solution designed to transform the way homes are built across the UK. The NTSROOM system offers developers and housebuilders a comprehensive 'Room in Roof' package, including the cassette floor, that is factory-built and delivered ready for rapid installation on-site....
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Postsaver ground-line barrier passes 25-year field test
by Jennie Ward|15 April 25|Build, Supply
Postsaver's dual-layer ground-line barrier sleeves have shown zero failures following a 25-year field test conducted by the Building Research Establishment (BRE). Using the rigorous methodology outlined in EN252:2014 – the European Standard for evaluating the effectiveness of wood preservatives in ground contact – researchers found that Postsaver’s dual-layer ground-line barrier...
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BSW Timber launches new decorative Micro CLT panels
by Jennie Ward|08 April 25|Supply
BSW Timber, in partnership with parent company binderholz, is introducing cross-laminated timber (CLT), including a decorative range of micro CLT, to the UK market. By bringing these solutions to the market, the company aims to provide more options for builders and DIYers alike, showcasing the versatility and quality of timber...
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MDF trends highlighted with new launches
by Jennie Ward|08 April 25|Build, Supply
Guararapes, one of Brazil’s largest manufacturers of MDF boards, has launched 11 new products to reflect current MDF design trends.  Highlights include the Synchro Ash 'Woods of the World' line, which has an ash wood veneer on both sides of the board. This blend of the traditional and modern has...
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Always cover your cut batten ends
by Jennie Ward|24 March 25|Build, Supply
UK building legislation clearly stipulates that all cut timber roofing batten ends should be properly preserved in every new pitched roofing or re-roofing project, regardless of whether it is for domestic or commercial construction. This essential practice not only enhances the durability and integrity of roofing structures but also adheres...
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Elevate any space with acoustic panel collection
by Jennie Ward|27 December 24|Build, Corporate, Supply
Richard Burbidge has launched a range of Acoustic Panels that it says will enhance the atmosphere and sound quality of any space. Suitable for both domestic and commercial use, the panels absorb excess noise and reduce any echo, instantly creating a calmer, more comfortable environment. The panels also add a...
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