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C16 and C24 timber: your questions answered

by Matt Milton|02 May 2312 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!...

Douglas Fir House

by TDUK|15 December 2220 April 23|Design

Reconfiguring and extending a studio flat at the rear of a converted Edwardian house, this project by Christian Brailey Architects is a celebration of the characteristics and craftsmanship of timber.

Timber species

by TRADA|05 September 2208 December 22|Sustainability

Understand the differences between species of timber, how they are classify and main differences in the softwood and hardwood groups.

The tree

by TRADA|28 August 2202 February 23|Education, Supply

Introduction into trees, its different types and how they subdivide into heartwood and sapwood.

Choosing timber species

by TRADA|27 August 2203 February 23|Education, Supply

Read on the botanical classification of timber, the strength grading, properties and density.

Sustainable sourcing

by TRADA|16 August 2202 February 23|Education, Sustainability

Learn about sustainable management of forests, temperate forests and hardwoods, and tropical hardwoods.

Softwood sizes

by TRADA|15 August 2213 October 22|Supply

Learn about the importance and definitions that softwood sizes have and which are the most common to import or produce in the UK

Wood – decorative and practical

by TRADA|11 August 2213 October 22|Supply

Understand the difference between timber species, how they usually separate from each other botanically (Softwood and Hardwood) and the different uses they have.

Timber import volumes return to pre-pandemic levels

by TDUK|05 May 2213 September 22|Supply

A slower housing and RM&I market in Q1 2022 is being reflected in timber import volumes, which fell below the record levels seen in 2021, according to the latest Timber Development UK statistics.

TTF Market Statement – May 2021

by TDUK|21 May 2118 January 23|Statistics

To help shed greater light on the state of the timber market, the Timber Trade Federation (TTF) has released a market statement to put the current demand and supply situation into context.

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