Softwood

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

Timber is a renewable construction material that comes from trees. Species of tree differ in their anatomy due to different evolutionary histories. These differences create timber with varying characteristics and properties.

Introducing Wood Identification

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

Many tree species can be identified by their differing anatomies. Softwoods, hardwoods, and wood-producing monocots show different physical features, enabling the wood of individual tree species to be distinguished based on anatomy.

Identifying Wood: Softwoods

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

Growth rings, wood colour, and differences between earlywood and latewood all help to identify different species of softwoods.

Wood Decaying Organisms

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

Some organisms use wood as a food source, including insects and fungi. Protecting timber requires an understanding of insect and fungi species, their respective life cycles, and the conditions these organisms need to thrive.

Timber Sizes and Tolerances

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

While timber can be any size permitted by the raw material’s dimensions, there are customary sizes that are most widely available, most often used, and suitable for the vast majority of uses.

C16 and C24 timber: your questions answered

by Matt Milton|02 May 2316 July 24|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 2226 September 24|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 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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