Softwood

by Bryony Bodimeade|29 November 2427 August 25|Design

Castle Community Rooms is a new multipurpose community building by James Gorst Architects that sits in the centre of Framlingham, Suffolk, between two Grade-I listed landmarks – St Michael’s Church and Framlingham Castle.

Wood import fluctuations stabilise in 2024

by Jennie Ward|11 November 2411 November 24|Build, Statistics, Supply

Timber imports to the UK have continued to stabilise during 2024, following very similar patterns to those seen in 2023 for the first eight months of the year. The latest figures for August 2024 show imports of the main timber and panel products fell below the levels seen in August...

Stacking up on timber for Summer

by Jennie Ward|30 July 2419 December 24|Supply

As well as holding the right stock, merchants need to be promoting and educating their customers on the benefits timber can bring to landscaping projects, to help boost summer profits. Phil Taylor, Regional Sales Director at International Timber, discusses some of these key differentiators. Great landscaping can increase a home’s...

Wood Species PDFs now available for download

by Jonathan Gutierrez|22 April 2423 April 24|Supply

At TDUK we have made an upgrade to our Wood Species Library. In our ongoing effort to provide valuable resources for members, we have introduced downloadable PDFs for each wood species page, enhancing accessibility and ease of use. The Wood Species Library has so far offered an introduction to 139...

A positive outlook for timber in construction

by Jennie Ward|10 November 2310 November 23|Build, Statistics, Supply

"The current short-term challenges do not change the long-term positive outlook for timber in construction." That was the conclusion of Olle Berg, EVP Market and Business Development at SETRA Group at the recent TDUK Global Market Conference. Olle addressed delegates at the Conference in London this week, giving them an...

Timber Grading: Visual Grading Limitations

by Edinburgh Napier University|01 November 2323 April 25|Supply

Visual grading standards might be used for in-situ assessments or for grading timber from unusual sources, like minor species or post-consumer wood. There are limitations to using visual grading standards for such purposes.

Introducing Wood Anatomy

by Edinburgh Napier University|01 November 2323 April 25|Supply

Tree anatomy differs between softwoods and hardwoods, making it useful as a guide to identifying different species.

Wood Anatomy: Hardwoods

by Edinburgh Napier University|01 November 2323 April 25|Supply

Unlike softwoods, hardwood anatomy includes transport vessel cells, to move sap and air through the tree.

Using Correct Names

by Edinburgh Napier University|01 November 2323 April 25|Supply

Tree species are known by a variety of regional, trade, and scientific names, which can cause confusion. Using the correct names, in an unambiguous way, is essential to specify the correct species and ensure it is supplied.

Tree Species

by Edinburgh Napier University|01 November 2323 April 25|Supply

Thanks to the variety of different tree species globally, timber can vary in colour, density, and performance depending on its source. These variations in timber due to species determine the suitability for different construction uses.

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